19th century, gesso with polychrome and gilt on panel, Byzantine style niche and tracery elements surrounding the Madonna and Christ Child, lower register with partially worn Cyrillic script, presented in a later glass and copper frame with magenta upholstered backing and elliptical silver mounts.

Panel 5 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.; Frame dimensions 13 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

Some areas of rubbing and loss to painted surfaces. some cracks and hairlines to exterior black glass frame.