**Originally Listed At $200**

Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A three-paneled brass traveling icon presenting an image of a Russian Cross on the cover and three icons within; at the center a depiction of the Pantocrator Christ, to the left the Virgin Mary presenting a scroll, and to the right Saint John the Baptist in his traditional camel hair tunic holding Jesus as the Lamb of God in a chalice as opposed to other depictions of John the Baptist holding his severed head on a platter or as an angel in the desert. This image suggests the bread of the Eucharist - called Lamb (amnos), and the words spoken by John the Baptist by the river Jordan where he baptized his disciples, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." Size: 7.75" L x 3" H (19.7 cm x 7.6 cm) opened; 2.75" W (7 cm) closed

In order to support traveling priests on missions, bronze and brass religious objects were made that were small enough and light enough to be carried on long journeys through a difficult landscape. These religious articles were widespread in Russia by the 17th century, and are often mentioned in the 19th century writings of Pushkin and Chekhov.

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#128560

Expected surface wear commensurate with age and use. Wonderful patina with beautiful bright blue-green hues. Hinges work well and imagery is fairly vivid.