Travel icon - Antique - Patinated bronze - 1850-1900

An authentic 19th-century Russian Orthodox bronze travelling icon depicting the 'Anastasis' (The Resurrection of Christ and the Descent into Hades). In the center, Christ is depicted standing in a mandorla, trampling the gates of hell and raising Adam and Eve from their tombs, flanked by saints and prophets. The top border features Cyrillic liturgical inscriptions. The icon is beautifully decorated with its original blue and white champlevé enamel on the background. It comes with a custom-made brass desktop easel stand which allows the pocket icon to be displayed upright. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related signs of wear and a beautiful dark patina. The relief details are softened due to historical handling. There is minor enamel loss, mostly visible in the upper right white section, which is typical for a genuine piece of this age. Please see photos for a full impression. Dimensions: Approx. 6 x 5.2 cm (excluding the top loop).

Estimate:$165.35

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