My understanding is that the halo on such icons is called a Riza, and that the metal cover that covers the rest of the Icon is called an Oklad (оклад)
Regardless, I believe we are referring to the same thing.
Such things are still commonly found, but it's mostly on antique icons, though you will ...
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- Sat Jul 12, 2025 2:28 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Russian silver? Religious? Maker?
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- Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:50 am
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Russian silver? Religious? Maker?
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Re: Russian silver? Religious? Maker?
Hello,
Just as a note, the item is religious. Its called a riza and it is used to adorn Orthodox Christian Icons. So that piece acts as the halo around the Saint.
+ Fr. Matthew
Just as a note, the item is religious. Its called a riza and it is used to adorn Orthodox Christian Icons. So that piece acts as the halo around the Saint.
+ Fr. Matthew
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 7:26 pm
- Forum: Russian Silver
- Topic: Russian Orthodox Pectoral Cross
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Russian Orthodox Pectoral Cross
Hello all,
I am new to the forum and I am new to Russian silver. I have a Russian Orthodox Pectoral Cross that I would like help with. I have scoured over the website and I can't find anything definitive. I can see the fineness stamp of 84 which I understand. I cannot figure out the stamp next to ...
I am new to the forum and I am new to Russian silver. I have a Russian Orthodox Pectoral Cross that I would like help with. I have scoured over the website and I can't find anything definitive. I can see the fineness stamp of 84 which I understand. I cannot figure out the stamp next to ...