{"product_id":"orthodoxe-icoon-annunciatie-antiek","title":"Antique Russian Icon - The Annunciation - 18th\/19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #3d6b3b; font-size: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eAntique Russian Icon - The Annunciation - 18th\/19th Century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\nA beautiful and authentic example of a Russian Orthodox wooden icon depicting the \u003cstrong\u003eAnnunciation\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Annunciation to Mary by the Archangel Gabriel). This object is a textbook example of pre-industrial sacred art and exudes pure history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #b08d57;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Analysis:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n            \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 29.5 cm x W 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg tempera on a solid wooden panel (kovcheg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 18th to mid 19th century (ca. 1780 – 1850)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original, unrestored condition with authentic patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #3d6b3b;\"\u003eTechnical Expertise:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMicroscopic examination of the side reveals old, oxidized woodworm tunnels and traces of manual woodworking. The craquelé is organic and follows the natural movement of the wood. The wear on the gilded nimbuses (halos) confirms decades of liturgical use.\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b08d57; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"\u003e\nUnlike many \"refurbished\" icons on the market, this is an \u003cstrong\u003ehonest and unrestored piece\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the connoisseur, the visible wood grain at the edges is the ultimate proof of age and authenticity. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 12px; color: #888;\"\u003e\n        \u003cem\u003eDocumented via 1stbuddha.com research unit.\u003c\/em\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57023962415435,"sku":"520","price":895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/orthodoxe-icoon-annunciatie-maria-gabriel-bladgoud-houten-paneel.jpg?v=1776103753","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/orthodox-icon-annunciation-antique","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}