Ancient Russian Stauroteca with St. John the Precursor and Feasts 18th Century 30x25 cm
Ancient Russian Icon Stauroteca with St. John the Precursor and Feasts 18th Century 30x25 cm. This antique Russian icon on a wooden panel, adorned with inset bronzes, known as a Stauroteca, a reliquary intended to safeguard fragments of the Cross of Christ. In the center, St. John the Baptist, Precursor of Christ, is depicted, while the upper frieze portrays key events in the life of Jesus and the Virgin: Trinity of the New Testament, Exaltation of the Cross, Presentation at the Temple, Baptism ...
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Ancient Russian Icon Stauroteca with St. John the Precursor and Feasts 18th Century 30x25 cm. This antique Russian icon on a wooden panel, adorned with inset bronzes, known as a Stauroteca, a reliquary intended to safeguard fragments of the Cross of Christ. In the center, St. John the Baptist, Precursor of Christ, is depicted, while the upper frieze portrays key events in the life of Jesus and the Virgin: Trinity of the New Testament, Exaltation of the Cross, Presentation at the Temple, Baptism of Jesus, Entry into Jerusalem, Transfiguration, Pentecost, Ascension, Dormition of Mary, and Descent into Hades. A work of great devotional and historical value, blending sacred art and liturgical remembrance of the Orthodox Church.
Origin: Moscow-Russia.
Materials: wood-levkas, bronze.
Dimensions: 31x27 cm.
Era: 18th century.
The orthodox icon will be delivered in an elegant blue velvet box with satin lining, accompanied by an expert assessment confirming its originality and provenance.