An antique Russian Orthodox hand painted icon of Our Lady of the Sign or Platytera which is a particular type of icon of the Theotokos facing the viewer directly, depicted either full length or half, with her hands raised in the orans position, and with the image of the Child Jesus depicted within a round aureole upon her breast. Surrounded by the selected saints. Overlaid with a chased bronze oklad. Circa the late 19th century. Antique Russian Orthodox Icons And Religious Art Collectibles.