Antique 19th Century Egg Tempera Gilded Greek Orthodox Icon Saint Modestus 1800 Recently Added The cabinet is of traditional

The cabinet is of traditional 17th century joined & pegged construction

by Eynard à Vitrey

a very similar inkwell is housed in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

and Windsor

Antique 19th Century Egg Tempera Gilded Greek Orthodox Icon Saint Modestus 1800 Recently Added The cabinet is of traditionalA fine antique hand painted and gilded Greek Orthodox icon, of Saint Modestos, circa 1800. The icon is hand painted with egg tempera paint on a wooden panel, with gilded accents to the saint's garments and halo, the green background with the saint's name written in black. To the center the figure of saint Modestos is depicted wearing brightly colored priestly vestments and is holding a bible in his left hand with his right hand in a gesture pointing