Icon - Christ Pantocrator - Brass
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Russian brass icon of Christ Pantocrator 19th century
Beautiful Russian brass icon featuring Christ Pantocrator, also known as the Almighty. This iconographic type belongs to the most fundamental and theologically charged representations within the Russian Orthodox tradition.
Description
The icon shows Christ in half-figure, depicted frontal within a richly ornamented frame with graceful volutes and floral motifs. His right hand is raised in the traditional blessing gesture, with the fingers formed according to Orthodox tradition. In His left hand He holds the Gospel book, symbolizing His teaching and divine authority.
Around the head is the cruciform nimbus, referring to His divine nature and sacrifice. On either side are the usual abbreviations in Church Slavonic script “IC XC,” a shortened designation for Jesus Christ. The facial features are austere and stylized, in strict accordance with the canonical rules of Orthodox iconography. Such cast-brass icons were produced on a large scale in the 19th century and served as personal devotion objects, both for protection and for daily prayer practice.
The warm patina highlights the relief and gives the piece an authentic and well-worn appearance.
Period: 19th century
Material: Brass
Origin: Russia
Condition
In good condition with appropriate signs of age and use. Light wear on the higher parts and natural patination in keeping with the age. See photos for your own impression.
Dimensions
Height: 7.1 cm
Width: 5.0 cm
Depth: 0.4 cm
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Russian brass icon of Christ Pantocrator 19th century
Beautiful Russian brass icon featuring Christ Pantocrator, also known as the Almighty. This iconographic type belongs to the most fundamental and theologically charged representations within the Russian Orthodox tradition.
Description
The icon shows Christ in half-figure, depicted frontal within a richly ornamented frame with graceful volutes and floral motifs. His right hand is raised in the traditional blessing gesture, with the fingers formed according to Orthodox tradition. In His left hand He holds the Gospel book, symbolizing His teaching and divine authority.
Around the head is the cruciform nimbus, referring to His divine nature and sacrifice. On either side are the usual abbreviations in Church Slavonic script “IC XC,” a shortened designation for Jesus Christ. The facial features are austere and stylized, in strict accordance with the canonical rules of Orthodox iconography. Such cast-brass icons were produced on a large scale in the 19th century and served as personal devotion objects, both for protection and for daily prayer practice.
The warm patina highlights the relief and gives the piece an authentic and well-worn appearance.
Period: 19th century
Material: Brass
Origin: Russia
Condition
In good condition with appropriate signs of age and use. Light wear on the higher parts and natural patination in keeping with the age. See photos for your own impression.
Dimensions
Height: 7.1 cm
Width: 5.0 cm
Depth: 0.4 cm
Insured shipping
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Christ Pantocrator
Weight
71.7 g
Material
Brass
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
7.1 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
0.4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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