Travel icon of Our Lady of Vladimir, Moscow, bronze, 19th century, 5x5 in
Travel icon of Our Lady of Vladimir, Moscow, bronze, 19th century, 5.5x4.7 inches. Ancient travel icon casted in bronze, enamelled and painted in blue on the embossed parts. This miniature icon was made in Moscow (Russia) in the 19th century and represents Our Lady of Vladimir with the Mother of God holding the Infant Jesus and looking at Him with great love.
Remarkably well detailed, this icon presents a perfect combination of colours and a special brightness of the subjects.
Besides, the orienta...
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Travel icon of Our Lady of Vladimir, Moscow, bronze, 19th century, 5.5x4.7 inches. Ancient travel icon casted in bronze, enamelled and painted in blue on the embossed parts. This miniature icon was made in Moscow (Russia) in the 19th century and represents Our Lady of Vladimir with the Mother of God holding the Infant Jesus and looking at Him with great love.
Remarkably well detailed, this icon presents a perfect combination of colours and a special brightness of the subjects.
Besides, the oriental style of the decorations, enriched by floral patterns, create an elegant and solemn esthetic sense suitable to the importance of the characters.
In the 1140 AD the use of these travel icons, light and cheap, spread, allowing the faithful to bring always theses images with them and benefit from its protection.
The travel icons are usually made of metallic materials, porcelain, compressed paper or wood and the most popular subjects are the Crucifix, the icon of Christ Acheropita, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity and saints.
Delivered with a certificate of originality written by an expert registered at the association of experts in ancient and rare pieces.
