Antique travel icon Saint Nicholas of Myra 19th century 11x10 cm
Antique travel icon Saint Nicholas of Myra 19th century 11x10 cm. The travel icon depicts Saint Nicholas of Myra, the best-known saint in Russian iconography. Saint Nicholas was a bishop, remembered for his opposition to the heresies of Christian doctrine.The spread of travel icons took hold in the early 17th and early 19th centuries, through the technique of metal casting. The materials used initially were copper and bronze, then later silver and brass.The wooden icon remained in use mainly amo...
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Antique travel icon Saint Nicholas of Myra 19th century 11x10 cm. The travel icon depicts Saint Nicholas of Myra, the best-known saint in Russian iconography. Saint Nicholas was a bishop, remembered for his opposition to the heresies of Christian doctrine.The spread of travel icons took hold in the early 17th and early 19th centuries, through the technique of metal casting. The materials used initially were copper and bronze, then later silver and brass.The wooden icon remained in use mainly among the wealthier social classes. The advantages of the travel icons consisted of the modest weight, the accessible cost but above all the easy transportability. The faithful could thus enjoy beneficial protection through the intercession of the saints. The icon dates back to the 19th century and comes from Moscow. It is shipped in a box, accompanied by a report drawn up by an expert. Measures 11x10 cm.
