Featured Ane have an idea what this may be?

Its approx 14" x 12" x 1/2" - There is some sort of writing on the back that was scratched in, there is also writing on the front painting, not sure what language, any info would be great so I can do more research, I have some knowledge of antiques and this appears to be very old, looks like three planks of wood, the piece has a slight curve to it, its not flat, almost like part of a barrel, also seems to be layers of paint and other stuff

 

It's an icon. Likely modern and likely decorative.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icon

Debora

 

Welcome!
Please edit your photos to the full image option and always do this.

 

I think the writing might be in the Cyrillic alphabet. The butterfly-shaped letter looks like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhje

 

Think this is your saint.

https://iconreader.wordpress.com/2011/12/04/nicholas-the-wonderworker-an-icon-of-a-bishop/

Debora

 

It's an old Russian icon with the image of St. Nicholas (patron of children). The text is in old Slavic (which I cannot read). I am not an expert in icons but it looks like XVIII century.

 

Make a good Dart Board.

 

There are many 18th century icons of St. Nicholas with which to compare. Here is one.

https://en.expertissim.com/icon-saint-nicholas-russia-18th-century-12210801

And I revise my original post. Does have some age. 1700s... hum...

Debora

 

Sounds like an idea for a TV show.

 

'Name that Saint'?

 

Hi,
I have a good supply. The gold cope in Brooklyn where I helped with the fire restoration has over 2000 saints embroidered all over the cope. Each is identified with his/her name and a symbol identified with the saint. They are all 1½" wide. The vestment set was woven by an order of cloistered nuns and took two years to complete. Each roundel was embroidered with red silk on the gold background. The inside of the cope is all red silk and quilted. The closure is a large citrine crystal that is 7" wide and 4" high. It is just damn gorgeous and a shame it is only worn one day a year.
greg

 

More like "The Saint." Just "The Saint."

 

Been done.
Movie too but no follow up.
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I meant more like the old show; This is your life!
So, This is your Saint!

 

Saints preserve us!

 

By the way Jim. You can usually fix a title though it may be too late now if your 'edit' button is gone.

 

This icon of the 19th century.