Ancha Icon of the Savior, face of Jesus
Mandylion, the supposed direct image of the face of Jesus Christ, according to tradition created by direct imprinting in cloth.
Anchiskhati is a complex icon made up of parts from various historical periods: the painted image is traditionally attributed to the sixth and seventh centuries, while its precious metal frame was added between 1284-1307. A repousse inscription executed in the old georgian uncial script asomtavruli states that ioanne rkinaeli, the bishop of ancha, adorned the icon by order of queen tamar and with her donations.
Icon, kept in the MFA of Georgia, Tbilisi
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Ancha Icon of the Savior, face of Jesus
Mandylion, the supposed direct image of the face of Jesus Christ, according to tradition created by direct imprinting in cloth.
Anchiskhati is a complex icon made up of parts from various historical periods: the painted image is traditionally attributed to the sixth and seventh centuries, while its precious metal frame was added between 1284-1307. A repousse inscription executed in the old georgian uncial script asomtavruli states that ioanne rkinaeli, the bishop of ancha, adorned the icon by order of queen tamar and with her donations.
Icon, kept in the MFA of Georgia, Tbilisi
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