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[Russian icon - Virgin and child]

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Minsk Art and Production Association
Date made: date unknown
Materials: reflection hologram; glass
Measurements: 16 in x 11 in
Classification: holograms

Goldish-green image of a Russian icon of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus; the bodies, except for the faces, of Mary and Jesus are made of bronze (?); the faces are painted images that sit under the bronze sculpture.


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MOH-1993.47.068.02