A Russian Orthodox icon of Tikhvin Mother Of God. The mixed media icon with egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood panel. The icon is overlaid with a Silver oklad or riza, adorned with repousse decor, and gilt accents. The icon is inscribed to the center left, and upper right and left. Marked with an 84 standard Silver hallmark, a makers mark, and other marks. The Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God is the patroness of children and adolescents. Russian Religious Items and Collectibles. Oklad weight 668 g.