Ancient travel icon of Saint Nicholas, bronze, 19th century, 2x1.5 in

Ancient travel icon of Saint Nicholas, bronze, 19th century, 2x1.5 in. Travel icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, one of the most popular iconographic theme, known as the defender of Christian faith against heresy. This icon dates from the 19th century.
Miniature travel icons were very popular in Russia between the 17th and the beginning of the 20th century. Their light weight and sturdy long-lasting materials like bronze, copper, brass or silver, made them perfect to bring during travels, wars, daily work and allow to pray in total privacy. This type of icons were mass-produced with casting in special molds, making them really affordable.
Their aesthetic content, initially modest, began to become more and more complexe, beautiful and impressive.
The icons were purified by fire, cleaned, gilded and enamelled.
Miniature icon of 2x1.4 inches from Moscow (Russia), delivered in an elegant case with expertise signed by a qualified specialist.