iconostases

Ornamental sculpture seems to be superior to statuary in Russia: it is abundantly practised in the decoration of churches; the innumerable chapels standing at the street corners in honour of some saint possess icons and lamps of bronze and silver; the iconostases of the cathedrals are extremely rich, -- gold, silver-gilt, silver, lapis-lazuli, malachite and enamel-work are lavishly employed there.

Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers Various

The temple nave is crammed with religious objects, iconostases and icons, sacred portraits of solid gold with only the hands and faces coloured.

From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People Sven Anders Hedin 1908