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FINE RUSSIAN EMBROIDERED PLASCHANITSA A VERY FINE RUSSIAN BULLION, SILVER, SILK, AND SEED PEARL EMBROIDERED PLASHCHANITSA, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY, FOLLOWING THE 17TH CENTURY TRADITIONS. Here the crucified Christ, attended by angels, is shown being laid on the stone of anointing. Immediately behind Christ are the three Marys, the...