Early 19th century Russian icon, depicting Christ the Pantocrator, hand painted with byzantine influence, Christ's left hand raised in blessing and right hand clutching an open gospel, set within a gilt metal halo and oklad, the oklad decorated with pressed foliate motifs, the doska (panel) containing a single shponka (slat) verso, with ink inscription, 17.5 cm x 14.5 cm, set within a shaped Kiot (case) with gilt frame,