Ancient travel icon of St Nicholas of Myra, Russia, 19th century, 4x3.5 in
Ancient travel icon of St Nicholas of Myra, Russia, 19th century, 4x3.5 in. Miniature icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra with his bishop's ornaments, made of gold plated and enamelled bronze in the 19th century.
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 made them perfect to bring during travels, wars, daily work and allow to pray in total privacy. This type of icons were mass-produc...
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Ancient travel icon of St Nicholas of Myra, Russia, 19th century, 4x3.5 in. Miniature icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra with his bishop's ornaments, made of gold plated and enamelled bronze in the 19th century.
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 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.
Travel icon from Moscow (Russia), delivered in an elegant case with expertise signed by a qualified specialist.
Measures: 4.3x3.5 inches.
Customer Reviews
Philippe M.9/21/2024Très belle icône de voyage en bronze fin XIX. Les petites parties en émaux son très belles. Je recommande 5/5
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