St Nicholas icon bronze XIX century Russia 10x5 cm
St Nicholas icon bronze XIX century Russia 10x5 cm.
Beautiful bronze icon of Saint Nicholas decorated with reliefs and blue enamels. This antique icon, dating back to the early 1800s, has four holes to hang from a rope or chain. This feature, combined with the reduced size and weight, identifies this icon as a travel or neck icon. This kind of icon spread from 1400 in Russia as a means to carry the image of devotion with you at all times.This icon sees in the center of the square a representation...
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St Nicholas icon bronze XIX century Russia 10x5 cm.
Beautiful bronze icon of Saint Nicholas decorated with reliefs and blue enamels. This antique icon, dating back to the early 1800s, has four holes to hang from a rope or chain. This feature, combined with the reduced size and weight, identifies this icon as a travel or neck icon. This kind of icon spread from 1400 in Russia as a means to carry the image of devotion with you at all times.This icon sees in the center of the square a representation of Saint Nicholas with triangular relief decorations, with Jesus and Mary on the sides. Above we see the Byzantine cosmos with Christ the Savior with a halo at the top, under which there are two six-winged angels and the Trinity.This precious St Nicholas icon measures 9x5 cm and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and export document.
