Double-sided pheretron - with the image of the Virgin Mary with Child and Christ Emmanuel

Wood, polychrome, gilt; 103 x 70 x 10 cm; base 56.5 x 27 cm.
Poland, Kashubia, 18th century.
Feretron on a rectangular base with slightly concave walls in the form of a truncated pyramid. Set on it is an oval structure in an openwork rocaille frame, with heads of winged angels on the sides, topped with a medallion decorated with a floral garland. On one side an image of the Hodegetria-type Mother of God, wearing a crown, facing right towards the Child seated on Her lap with a closed Book, blessing with Her right hand, also wearing a crown on Her head. At the top in the medallion - a Marian monogram. On the other side of the feretron, an image of Christ Emmanuel - in childlike form, standing on a globe, with a cross in his right hand. On the side a winged angelic head. In the medallion crowning the image - the letters "IHS".