Ancient travel icon Descent into Hell 18th century 6.5x4.5 cm
Ancient travel icon Descent into Hell 18th century 6.5x4.5 cm.This travel icon was made in Moscow and dates back to the 18th century. The use of travel icons became widespread in the early 18th century and early 19th century. Mass production, thanks to the metal casting technique, allowed further propagation. Initially they came in bronze and copper, then later in silver and travel icons have some advantages compared to the wooden icon such as easy transportability, affordable cost and modest we...
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Ancient travel icon Descent into Hell 18th century 6.5x4.5 cm.This travel icon was made in Moscow and dates back to the 18th century. The use of travel icons became widespread in the early 18th century and early 19th century. Mass production, thanks to the metal casting technique, allowed further propagation. Initially they came in bronze and copper, then later in silver and travel icons have some advantages compared to the wooden icon such as easy transportability, affordable cost and modest weight. The faithful are thus able to enjoy beneficial protection during wars, travel, in their daily work and in their privacy.The masters, starting from medieval crosses and bronze plaques, after having purified and enamelled them, managed to create various themes. This icon of Descent into Hell is shipped in an elegant box together with an appraisal carried out by an expert expert. Measures 6.5x4.5 cm.
