Antique travel icon of Saints Martyrs bronze 19th century 6x4.5 cm
Antique travel icon of Saints Martyrs bronze 19th century 6x4.5 cm. This travel icon dates back to the 19th century and comes from Moscow. Orthodox travel icons became widespread starting from the 18th century and into the early 19th century. Mass production allowed the less wealthy social classes to enjoy beneficial protection of icons at an affordable cost. Initially they were produced with copper and bronze, then later in silver and brass. The travel icon, compared to the wooden one, had seve...
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Antique travel icon of Saints Martyrs bronze 19th century 6x4.5 cm. This travel icon dates back to the 19th century and comes from Moscow. Orthodox travel icons became widespread starting from the 18th century and into the early 19th century. Mass production allowed the less wealthy social classes to enjoy beneficial protection of icons at an affordable cost. Initially they were produced with copper and bronze, then later in silver and brass. The travel icon, compared to the wooden one, had several advantages including modest weight, ease of transport and economical cost. The icon is shipped inside a box, together with an appraisal carried out by an expert. Measures 6x4.5 cm.
