Hand-painted wooden egg, Virgin of Vladimir, light blue background, 8 in

Hand-painted wooden egg, Virgin of Vladimir, light blue background, 8 in. Russian wooden egg painted by hand with the icon of the Virgin of Vladimir on light blue background by experienced Russian painters, specialised in freehand painting of the School of Miniature, with the technique of gold leaf, highlighting the details of decorative patterns and halos.
The icon depicted on the egg represents Vladimir Mother of God, belonging to the Eleousa iconographic type, where the Theotokos hugs the Infant Jesus with love and affection.
Made and painted by hand in Russia.