Travel icon Saint Nicholas bronze mid 19th century 5x10 cm
Bronze travel icon of St. Nicholas mid 19th century 6x5 cm.This icon was made in the mid 19th century, with the bronze casting technique, in Moscow in Russia.St. Nicholas is depicted in the center of the scene, with 4 subjects intent on prayer gestures in the corners of the icon.This icon has a raised border on the front, while the back is decorated with a floral motif with attention to detail.Travel icons became popular in AD 1440, as they were practical and inexpensive, generally made of metal...
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Bronze travel icon of St. Nicholas mid 19th century 6x5 cm.This icon was made in the mid 19th century, with the bronze casting technique, in Moscow in Russia.St. Nicholas is depicted in the center of the scene, with 4 subjects intent on prayer gestures in the corners of the icon.This icon has a raised border on the front, while the back is decorated with a floral motif with attention to detail.Travel icons became popular in AD 1440, as they were practical and inexpensive, generally made of metallic materials, wood or pressed paper.Thanks to this type of icon, the faithful could always feel protected by their own sacred figures of reference.The most requested subjects were usually: The Crucifix, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity, the Deesis and various saints.As proof of quality and origin, this travel icon comes with a certificate of originality, drawn up by an expert registered in the register of experts.
