Ancient Russian icon, Staurotheke with bronze plates, 18th-19th century, 30x26 in
Ancient Russian icon, Staurotheke with bronze plates, 18th-19th century, 30x26 in. This Staurotheke is a wooden icon with 14 bronze plates representing different scenes and the Crucifixion on a patriarchal cross with feasts and saints.
The scenes on the sides represent: the Mother of God Joy of all who sorrow, Chosen Saints, the Trinity of the Old Testament, the Acheiropoieton, St. Nicholas of Myra, Chosen Saints, St. Antipas, Crucifixion with enamel, Cyricus and Julitta with enamelled saints, De...
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Ancient Russian icon, Staurotheke with bronze plates, 18th-19th century, 30x26 in. This Staurotheke is a wooden icon with 14 bronze plates representing different scenes and the Crucifixion on a patriarchal cross with feasts and saints.
The scenes on the sides represent: the Mother of God Joy of all who sorrow, Chosen Saints, the Trinity of the Old Testament, the Acheiropoieton, St. Nicholas of Myra, Chosen Saints, St. Antipas, Crucifixion with enamel, Cyricus and Julitta with enamelled saints, Descent into hell, Feodorovskaya icon of the Mother of God, Chosen Saints, Cyricus and Julitta and saints. These plates are travel icons, a pocket version of classic icons, very popular for their low weight, affordable price and easier portability.
Icon from Central Russia with bronze plates from the 18th to the 19th century, delivered in an elegant case with signed expertise.
Measures: 29.5x26.4 inches.