Archangel Michael with fire sword from the town of Palekh (known for its icon painting school) in Ivanovo oblast, European part of Russia. Russian Orthodox icon from Palekh. 19th century.
<p>Wood. Tempera, primer (paint). 
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Россия, Палех, стиль Пешехонова, XIX в., дерево, левкас, темпера, 53х35 см.
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Unknown Russian religious icon-painter from Palekh</div>
early 19th century (submitted to wikimedia on 2011-09-30)
Palekh Church, Ivanovo oblast, Russian Federation