Antique travel icon Saint Nicholas and saints Russia date 18th century 5x6 cm

Antique travel icon Saint Nicholas and saints Russia Dating back to the 18th century 5x6 cm.This religious icon depicts Saint Nicholas and some saints. Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Saint Nicholas of Bari is remembered for his opposition to the heresies of the Christian Church. The spread of travel icons took place between the 17th century and the early 20th century.travel icons had great advantages such as economical cost, modest weight and great resistance to wear and tear. They were initially produced with copper and bronze, while from the 18th century onwards they were made with brass and silver. The icons were transported to war, to daily work and for those who wanted to pray to the Saints in their privacy. A particular space is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the favorite subject of Russian iconography as the greatest defender of Orthodoxy.It comes from Russia and measures 5x6 cm. The icon is shipped in an elegant box together with an appraisal carried out by an expert. It dates back to the 18th century.