Antique Russian travel triptych St. John the Evangelist chosen saints, 10x8 cm open 19th century
From the 15th century in Russia, the tradition of travel icons spread, crafted in metal, wood, porcelain, or pressed paper. These images, dedicated to sacred subjects like the Crucifix, the Christ Acheropita, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity, and the Saints, were meant to accompany the faithful as a sign of protection. Until the 17th century, bronze and copper were mainly used, while brass and silver were added from the 18th century, often enriched with colored enamels. Common forms included si...
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From the 15th century in Russia, the tradition of travel icons spread, crafted in metal, wood, porcelain, or pressed paper. These images, dedicated to sacred subjects like the Crucifix, the Christ Acheropita, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity, and the Saints, were meant to accompany the faithful as a sign of protection. Until the 17th century, bronze and copper were mainly used, while brass and silver were added from the 18th century, often enriched with colored enamels. Common forms included simple crucifixes or those with side icons, tablets, diptychs, triptychs, and polyptychs. Wooden versions were made from hard, seasoned woods to ensure maximum resistance to moisture over time. Origin: Moscow, Russia. Materials: Bronze, wood-levkas. Measures: Open: 13x8 cm; Closed: 6x8 cm. Period: 19th century. The orthodox icon is delivered in an elegant blue velvet box and is accompanied by an evaluation conducted by a specialized expert.
