ICON OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD AT PRAYER Russia, early 18th century Tempera on wood, under a vermeil rhiza, with chased and repoussé decoration overlaid with an inscription in Cyrillic characters; wear and tear Marked title: 84, Moscow, 1736 Goldsmith's hallmark: Théodore Maslenikoff, active from 1732 to 1745 H.18 cm (7 in.) L.: 16 cm (6 ¼ in.) A Russian silver-gilt and tempera of wood icon of the Holy Mother of God in prayer, by Theodore Maslenikoff, early 18th century