Old Orthodox icons for children called in Russia “Bogomater” or “Mary and the Child”
The execution is on a copper base mounted on leather and covered with tanned walrus or whale skin.
Period: between the 19th and 20th centuries.
The ovals measure: 5.3 x 4.5 x 0.7 cm. They weigh approximately 20 gr. each
The rectangular one measures: 9 x 10 x 0.7 cm. It weighs approximately 80 gr.
These small icons, according to ancient traditions, were placed after the "baptism" in the cradle of newborns, according to the belief these carried "the Spirit of the Lord", it was presentwith them and protected against diseases and various catastrophes.
