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Hand-Painted Icon of the Holy Archangel Michael with Hand-Carved Opening Kiot
St. Elisabeth Convent — Minsk, BelarusOffered here is a beautiful, traditionally crafted icon of the Holy Archangel Michael, received directly from St. Elisabeth Convent in Minsk, Belarus.The icon was hand-painted by Sister Sophia, a laywoman associated with St. Elisabeth Convent, using traditional iconographic techniques and materials. It is executed with egg tempera, acrylic paints, and genuine 24-karat gold leaf, giving the background its luminous gold appearance.The icon is further ornamented with semi-precious stones, individually mounted around the composition. These decorative elements give the piece an especially distinctive and richly crafted appearance.A particularly impressive feature is the substantial hand-carved wooden kiot (icon case) made by the brothers of St. Elisabeth Convent. The kiot surrounds and protects the icon and features a hinged glass-front door with an ornate metal opening clasp. It can be displayed with the protective glass door either closed or opened for an unobstructed view of the icon.The reverse of the kiot bears the stamp of St. Elisabeth Convent, as shown in the photographs.—Details:* Subject: Holy Archangel Michael
* Origin: St. Elisabeth Convent, Minsk, Belarus
* Icon painter: Sister Sophia
* Hand-painted, not print
* Genuine 24-karat gold leaf
* Traditional egg tempera
* Acrylic paints
* Decorated with semi-precious stones
* Hand-carved wooden kiot, made by the brothers of the convent
* Hinged glass-front opening door
* Ornate decorative metal clasp
* St. Elisabeth Convent stamp on the reverse of the kiot
* Approximate overall dimensions including kiot: 30 × 25 cm (approximately 11.8 × 9.8 inches)—This is a finely made devotional work combining traditional Orthodox iconography with substantial hand craftsmanship. The enclosed kiot makes it especially suitable for a home prayer corner, chapel, church, or collection of Christian sacred art.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the icon, semi-precious stone ornamentation, kiot, glass door, clasp, and convent stamp in detail.The icon will be carefully packed for shipment, with particular attention given to protecting the glass-front kiot.
