Antique Russian icon, Staurotheke with scenes, 19th Century, 14x12 in
Antique Russian icon, Staurotheke with scenes, 19th Century, 14x12 in.
Antique Russian icon from Central Russia painted on wood as a staurotheke, a reliquary designed to hold fragments of the Cross of Christ.
The upper section of the painting features scenes of the Deposition from the Cross and the Entombment.
On the right side of the bronze crucifix, Apostle John and Centurion Longinus are depicted, while on the left, the Three Marys are highlighted. In the centre of the lower register, Saint Nich...
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Antique Russian icon, Staurotheke with scenes, 19th Century, 14x12 in.
Antique Russian icon from Central Russia painted on wood as a staurotheke, a reliquary designed to hold fragments of the Cross of Christ.
The upper section of the painting features scenes of the Deposition from the Cross and the Entombment.
On the right side of the bronze crucifix, Apostle John and Centurion Longinus are depicted, while on the left, the Three Marys are highlighted. In the centre of the lower register, Saint Nicholas of Myra is portrayed in bronze with enamels.
Delivered in a blue velvet case with evaluation by a specialised expert.
Origin: Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas, bronze.
Measures: 14x12.3 in.
Era: early 19th century.
