Antique Russian Travel Polyptych in Bronze, 39x17 cm, 18th Century
Antique Russian travel polyptych in bronze, 39.5 x 17 cm.
A folding bronze travel polyptych, a precious testimony of Orthodox devotion, composed of four hinged panels that enclose multiple sacred scenes. These portable icons were widely used by pilgrims and travelers as small personal altars. It is easy to carry and durable thanks to the metalwork, accompanying daily prayer and offering spiritual protection on the road. The polyptych presents a rich iconographic program:
First panel: Crucifixion, ...
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Antique Russian travel polyptych in bronze, 39.5 x 17 cm.
A folding bronze travel polyptych, a precious testimony of Orthodox devotion, composed of four hinged panels that enclose multiple sacred scenes. These portable icons were widely used by pilgrims and travelers as small personal altars. It is easy to carry and durable thanks to the metalwork, accompanying daily prayer and offering spiritual protection on the road. The polyptych presents a rich iconographic program:
First panel: Crucifixion, Annunciation, Nativity of Jesus, Presentation of Mary in the Temple, Birth of the Virgin.
Second panel: Trinity of the New Testament, Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Baptism of Christ, Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, Entry into Jerusalem.
Third panel: Exaltation of the Cross, Descent into Hell, Ascension of Christ, Pentecost, Dormition of Mary.
Fourth panel: Hymn to the Mother of God with the Prophets and four Marian processions featuring the celebrated images: Our Lady of Vladimir, Our Lady of Tikhvin, Our Lady of the Sign, and Our Lady Hodegetria.
The complexity of the scenes and the quality of the casting make this object of considerable historical and spiritual value, encapsulating the cycle of salvation according to the Eastern Christian tradition.
The icon is presented in an elegant blue velvet case and accompanied by an expert appraisal.
Origin: Moscow, Russia. Materials: Bronze. Measurements: 39.5 x 17 cm. Epoch: 18th century.