Silver Icon of the Virgin of Iveria. Moscow, early 20th century. Champlevé enamel and painted enamel icon in a filigree silver frame. On the back, a prayer to the Virgin in champlevé enamel. The icon is surmounted by a square, filigree silver hoop with a bas-relief representation of the Face of Christ on the front, with gilding residue. Hallmarks: 84, Moscow 1899-1908 and silversmith "ПО" (Pavel Akimov Ovtchinnikov). 7.5 x 4.7 cm; gross weight: 83 g

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