A painted icon of the Virgin and Child, known as The Mother of God of Kazan, overlaid with a chased and champlevé enameled silver oklad featuring richly enameled floral borders in blue, red, and white. The faces and hands of the Madonna and Christ Child are delicately rendered, typical of high-quality Russian workshop production. The oklad bears maker’s initials “AБ” and a partially legible kokoshnik mark, likely indicating Moscow origin. The Kazan Mother of God is among the most venerated icons in Russian Orthodoxy, believed to have originated in Kazan in 1579. It became a symbol of divine protection for Russia and was especially revered by the Imperial family and the faithful throughout the 19th century. Dimensions: 10 ½ x 8 ¾ in.; framed 18 x 16 in. Provenance: William Dahlquist Koonce (1912-200), Los Angeles then by direct family descent. Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx Ground within the continental U.S. for $65 plus 1.5% insurance. Combined lot shipping available. Oxidation and surface wear to oklad, particularly to high points and drapery folds; minor toning to painted surface; overall presents well.