Ancient travel icon, Descent into hell, 18th century, 2.6x1.8 in
Ancient travel icon, Descent into hell, 18th century, 2.6x1.8 in. Miniature icon of the 18th century from Moscow (Russia), representing the iconographic theme of the Descent into hell.
Miniature travel icons were very popular in Russia between the 17th and the beginning of the 20th century. Their light weight and sturdy long-lasting materials like bronze, copper, brass or silver, made them perfect to bring during travels, wars, daily work and allow to pray in total privacy. This type of icons wer...
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Ancient travel icon, Descent into hell, 18th century, 2.6x1.8 in. Miniature icon of the 18th century from Moscow (Russia), representing the iconographic theme of the Descent into hell.
Miniature travel icons were very popular in Russia between the 17th and the beginning of the 20th century. Their light weight and sturdy long-lasting materials like bronze, copper, brass or silver, made them perfect to bring during travels, wars, daily work and allow to pray in total privacy. This type of icons were mass-produced with casting in special molds, making them really affordable.
Their aesthetic content, initially modest, began to become more and more complexe, beautiful and impressive.
The icons were purified by fire, cleaned, gilded and enamelled.
Delivered in an elegant case with expertise signed by a qualified specialist.
Measures: 2.6x1.8 inches.
