Ancient Russian travel polyptych foldable 19th century 40x17 cm
Ancient Russian travel polyptych foldable 19th century 40x17 cm. In Russia, the use of metal icons became widespread around 1440 AD. These images have low weight, are relatively cheap, have small dimensions and have strong wear resistance. With them, the faithful could always carry the venerated images with them and enjoy their protection. Until 1600, the most used materials were bronze and copper, from 1700 onwards, brass and silver were also used and the image was covered with colored enamels....
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Ancient Russian travel polyptych foldable 19th century 40x17 cm. In Russia, the use of metal icons became widespread around 1440 AD. These images have low weight, are relatively cheap, have small dimensions and have strong wear resistance. With them, the faithful could always carry the venerated images with them and enjoy their protection. Until 1600, the most used materials were bronze and copper, from 1700 onwards, brass and silver were also used and the image was covered with colored enamels. Among the most widespread forms we find the Crucifix, the tablet, the diptych, the triptych and the polyptych. This is a polyptych, made with the bronze casting technique, then it was enameled and gilded.It comes from Moscow and dates back to the 19th century. Measures 40x17 cm. The icon is sent in a box together with a report from an expert.
