Ancient bronze folding icon Russia Saint Paraskeva saints 19th century 7x10 cm
Ancient bronze folding icon Russia Saint Paraskeva saints 19th century 7x10 cm. The orthodox icon portrays the Holy Mother Parascheva of Iasi together with the saints. This cult is particularly venerated in Romania.The use of travel icons became established in Russia between the 17th century and the early 20th century. The practicality of bronze icons and their modest weight made them perfect for travel, for war, for carrying them in daily work and for praying in privacy. They were mass-produced...
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Ancient bronze folding icon Russia Saint Paraskeva saints 19th century 7x10 cm. The orthodox icon portrays the Holy Mother Parascheva of Iasi together with the saints. This cult is particularly venerated in Romania.The use of travel icons became established in Russia between the 17th century and the early 20th century. The practicality of bronze icons and their modest weight made them perfect for travel, for war, for carrying them in daily work and for praying in privacy. They were mass-produced using a mold casting technique, which is why the icons had a low cost. The aesthetic content was initially modest, later the masters began to give dignity and beauty to these objects.These Catholic icons were purified in fire, cleaned, gilded and enameled. It measures 11x9.5 cm and dates back to the 19th century.It comes from Moscow, Russia.The icon is shipped inside a box, together with an appraisal carried out by an expert.
