Ancient Russian icon bronze foldable 18th century 18x40 cm
Ancient Russian icon bronze foldable 18th century 18x40 cm. The use of folding icons spread in Russia, thanks to the impetus given by monastery foundries and communities linked to the Old Believers. The practicalities linked to this format made these works ideal for travel, for wars, for daily work and for praying to the Saints in one's privacy. The metal icons had some advantages compared to the classic wooden ones, including modest weight, affordable cost, ease of transport and resistance to w...
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Ancient Russian icon bronze foldable 18th century 18x40 cm. The use of folding icons spread in Russia, thanks to the impetus given by monastery foundries and communities linked to the Old Believers. The practicalities linked to this format made these works ideal for travel, for wars, for daily work and for praying to the Saints in one's privacy. The metal icons had some advantages compared to the classic wooden ones, including modest weight, affordable cost, ease of transport and resistance to wear. Thanks to all this the believer could always have the image with him, having beneficial protection everywhere. This type of icon was purified in fire, cleaned, then gilded and then enameled, making icons suitable for transportation or purification. This icon comes from Moscow, Russia, and dates back to the 18th century. Measures 17.5x40 cm. The icon is sent in a box together with a report from an expert.
