Lot N. 674
Ancient orthodox epitaph (Plashchanitza) in hand painted fabric
Russia, late 19th century
depicting in the center Lamentation over the dead Christ with St. Joseph of Arimathea, St. John the Theologian, the Virgin Mary, St. John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalene and St. Nicodemus, along the troparion sides of the day, edges fringed with gold thread
70x90 cm