Antique Russian travelling icon, Deesis, 19th century, 14x6 in
Antique Russian travelling icon, Deesis, 19th century, 14x6 in. Since 1440 AD, the use of icons made of metal, wood, porcelain and other materials have spread in Russia. The advantages of travelling icons, compared to classic ones, are the light weight, the affordable price and the long lasting life.
The most common shapes are crucifixes with or without lateral icons, the diptych, the triptych, the polyptych and the simple tablet.
This triptych is a classic representation of the Deesis with the Ch...
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Antique Russian travelling icon, Deesis, 19th century, 14x6 in. Since 1440 AD, the use of icons made of metal, wood, porcelain and other materials have spread in Russia. The advantages of travelling icons, compared to classic ones, are the light weight, the affordable price and the long lasting life.
The most common shapes are crucifixes with or without lateral icons, the diptych, the triptych, the polyptych and the simple tablet.
This triptych is a classic representation of the Deesis with the Christ in Magesty in the centre and the Mother of God and John the Baptist, one on each side, in supplication.
The icon is made with the technique of molded bronze, then gilded and enamelled.
Delivered in a case with expert report.
Measures: 14.2x5.7 inches.
