Orthodox Christmas Gifts
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Imported from Russia
NATIVITY ICON EGG
The traditional icon of the nativity rendered with care and devotion by hand on a large, solid wooden egg. It is filled with details that show the Divine Child as the fulfillment of prophecy (the appearance of the Ox and Ass from the Book of Isaiah). His perfect divinity (the reclining Virgin as a sign of birth free of suffering) and His victory over death (His contrast against the darkness of the cave). Flyer with more information enclosed. Gold highlights, banding and scrollwork. Coated with numerous layers of clear lacquer for a brilliant and durable finish. Each icon is hand-drawn and, therefore, unique. Egg is approx. 5 1/2" high, 4 1/4" wide and 13 3/4" around. Matching wooden stand is 3 1/4" high.
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Imported from Russia
CHRISTMAS "MATRYOSHKA"
5 Nesting Icon Dolls
From the village of St. Sergius Monastery, this set of five nesting dolls ("Matryoshka") depict beloved icons of the Virgin of Vladimir, Christ, St. Nicholas and John the Baptist. The craftsmanship of these sets is exquisite -- lovingly hand-painted with brilliant enamels and gold leaf, hand-lacquered repeatedly, and signed by the artist. Each set is unique and very similar to the set shown.
The Virgin icon is approx. 7" and the smallest icon (representing the light of God) is approx. 1 1/2". Sales support St. Sergius Monastery, Russia.
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