A GORGEOUS and RARE early Russian Orthodox Plaque or icon Highest quality enamel work with exquisite detail Unusual and rare image, very expressive A MASTERFUL depiction of Saint Like, The Evangelist, portrayed holding the Gospel and with his symbolic animal, the winged bull above his shoulder Old Cyrillic text above the scene It comes mounted in a French reticulated silver frame The frame is hallmarked with a crowned F, as pictured, which dates it to 1746, Paris Guild The icon could be older Circa mid 18th century or older, Imperial Russia Old label from a previous dealer remains Measurements: Approx. 9 1/8" x 4.75" framed; 3.75" x 2.75" the image only Weighs about 4 oz. Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Surface craquelures, commensurate with age. Possibly a small spot of professional restoration in the sky above the bulls' horns, but inconclusive. Does not interfere with the painted image. All original