Fine 18th C. Russian Enameled Brass Traveling Icon
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**Originally Listed At $650**
Russia, 18th century CE. Shows Christ surrounded by his apostles; the artwork has many small details and there is Cyrillic writing throughout the piece. Green, yellow, blue, and white enamel decorated the background, giving it a bright and distinctive appearance. This style of icon is known as a "traveling" icon, which could be carried by priests; this time period saw missionary efforts throughout the vast Russian landmass and into neighboring countries like Japan and China. Size: 3" W x 4.55" H (7.6 cm x 11.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private LA County collection
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#117668
Russia, 18th century CE. Shows Christ surrounded by his apostles; the artwork has many small details and there is Cyrillic writing throughout the piece. Green, yellow, blue, and white enamel decorated the background, giving it a bright and distinctive appearance. This style of icon is known as a "traveling" icon, which could be carried by priests; this time period saw missionary efforts throughout the vast Russian landmass and into neighboring countries like Japan and China. Size: 3" W x 4.55" H (7.6 cm x 11.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private LA County collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117668
Condition
Wear to surface, and some darkening to the enamel, but artwork is clear.
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Fine 18th C. Russian Enameled Brass Traveling Icon
Estimate $600 - $900
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