Antique folding travel icon St Paraskeva bronze 19th century 9x10 cm

Antique folding travel icon St Paraskeva bronze 19th century 9x10 cm. This icon depicts Saint Paraskeva, whose cult is venerated particularly in Romania. This is a travel orthodox icon made of bronze and decorated with enamels. The use of travel icons spread in Russia between the 17th and early 20th centuries. The advantage of these for the faithful was to be able to enjoy beneficial protection during wars, during travel and during daily work.The artists, starting from medieval crosses and bronze plaques, managed to give life to various themes, after having cleaned them with fire, gilded and enamelled.Mass production began in the 18th century, initially with copper and bronze, then subsequently with silver and brass. The religious icon is sent inside a box together with a report drawn up by an expert. The icon comes from Moscow and dates back to the 19th century. Measures 9x10 cm.