Bronze icon of Saint Nicholas, 19th century, Russia 10x5 cm
Bronze icon of Saint Nicholas, 19th century, Russia 9x5 cm. Small antique icon of Saint Nicholas with embossed decorations and blue enamel. This icon of the begenning of the 19th century has 4 holes to be hung on a rope or a chain as travelling icon. This type of icon became widespread in the 15th century in Russia as a way to bring always an image of devotion along.
In the centre of the square of this icon, there is a representation of Saint Nicholas with embossed decorations of triangular shape...
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Bronze icon of Saint Nicholas, 19th century, Russia 9x5 cm. Small antique icon of Saint Nicholas with embossed decorations and blue enamel. This icon of the begenning of the 19th century has 4 holes to be hung on a rope or a chain as travelling icon. This type of icon became widespread in the 15th century in Russia as a way to bring always an image of devotion along.
In the centre of the square of this icon, there is a representation of Saint Nicholas with embossed decorations of triangular shape, with Jesus and Mary on the side. Above, the Byzantine cosmos with Christ the Saviour with halo and two angels with six wings each and the Trinity underneath.
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