LOT 63
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Lot 63
A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX PLASCHANITSA, CIRCA 1900. The heavy backed velvet field richly embroidered with bullion thread, at center, on the stone of anointing, a painted likeness of the reposed body of the crucified Christ attended by angels, the three Marys, the Apostle John, Joseph of Arimathea and others. The inner border embroidered with the troparion of the day: “The noble Joseph took down thy most pure body from the cross and did wrap it in linen with fine spices and laid it in the tomb...” At the corners are images of the Four Evangelists and the borders heavily embroidered with vines interspersed with Seraphim and Cherubim. The plaschanitsa or epitaphios (Greek) is used on the last two days of holy week in orthodoxy as part of the ceremonies marking the death and resurrection of Christ. It is then placed on the holy table (altar table), where it remains throughout the paschal season. 67 x 43 inches (170 x 109 cm).
Estimate:
$500 - 750
Provenance:
The Estate of Dr. Edward P. Gerber (1928-2013), Reno, NV.
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