Orthodox Religious Triptych – Wooden Icon, circa 1890–1920

This wooden Orthodox triptych is a characterful religious object from Eastern Europe, produced around the late 19th or early 20th century. Such triptychs were commonly used as household icons or travel icons, combining devotion with artisanal simplicity.

On the interior, a traditional Orthodox iconographic composition is depicted. At the center is the Mother of God with Child, shown in the intimate Eleousa / Glykophilousa type (the tenderly embracing Virgin). The side panels depict two saints, possibly an archangel and a female saint.

The icons are printed or lithographed (not hand-painted tempera), indicating serial production, typical for devotional objects from this period.

Material & execution
Wood (likely lindenwood or similar softwood)
Outer panels with hand-carved decorative motifs
Printed / lithographed icons
Metal hinges
Folding triptych

Origin & dating (likely)
Eastern Europe (Russia, Balkans, or Greece)
Circa late 19th – early 20th century
Serially produced devotional object for domestic use

Condition
Wood: light signs of use and discoloration consistent with age
Images: visible aging and slight fading, but complete
Hinges: intact and functional
No major breaks or missing parts
Condition: good to fair

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