An antique Russian Orthodox travel icon of Mother Of God Kazanskaya. The 19th century. The mixed media icon with egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood panel. The oval shaped icon features an embossed silver riza, or oklad. Marked with an 84 standard Silver hallmark, and a makers mark on the riza. The backside of the icon is covered with velvet. The icon has a ring for hanging. The Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is a revered miraculous icon of the Mother of God, which appeared in Kazan in 1579. One of the most revered icons of the Russian Orthodox Church. Russian Religious Icons, Travel Wares, and Silver Accessories For Collectors.