Triptych with the Mother of God surrounded by saints and scenes from the life of Christ; The object cast in three parts; which was used as a travel icon; consists of a central hatch with an upper part and two side panels. In the middle panel the Mother of God surrounded by saints and other figures. On the side panels: the entry into Jerusalem; the Assignment into the temple; Christ into the limbo; and the ascension of Christ. The top shows the head of Christ (the Mandilion); three angels (from the Banquet of Abraham) and two seraphim.; anonymous; Russia; c. 1800 - c. 1850; brass (alloy); w 10.2 cm x h 9 cm