Icon - Three saints - Brass, Enamel
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Russian Orthodox brass icon with three saints and blue enamel – 19th century
Lovely Russian Orthodox brass icon depicting three saints, rendered in relief and enriched with blue enamel. This type of compact devotional icon was produced in the 19th century as a personal prayer object or household icon within the Russian Orthodox tradition.
Description
The icon shows three standing saint figures with halos, depicted according to traditional Orthodox iconography. The central figure holds a book or scroll, while the other saints are portrayed in a ceremonial stance. Above the scene there is a Church Slavonic inscription.
The background is partly filled with bright blue enamel, which forms a beautiful contrast with the warm brass surface and adds extra depth to the depiction. The simple frame and clean composition emphasize the understated spiritual character of the object.
At the top there is an integrated hanging eye, indicating that the icon was intended to be hung as a home devotion or personal protective icon.
The brass has developed a lovely aged patina and the enamel shows light wear appropriate to its age. Such enameled icons were produced in large numbers in the 19th century in Russian ateliers specializing in Orthodox cast icons.
Period: 19th century
Material: Brass with blue enamel
Origin: Russia
Condition
In good condition with appropriate signs of aging and use. The enamel shows light wear and small irregularities appropriate to the age. The brass has a beautiful natural patina. See photos for your own impression.
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
Shipping
Insured shipping with careful packaging.
Russian Orthodox brass icon with three saints and blue enamel – 19th century
Lovely Russian Orthodox brass icon depicting three saints, rendered in relief and enriched with blue enamel. This type of compact devotional icon was produced in the 19th century as a personal prayer object or household icon within the Russian Orthodox tradition.
Description
The icon shows three standing saint figures with halos, depicted according to traditional Orthodox iconography. The central figure holds a book or scroll, while the other saints are portrayed in a ceremonial stance. Above the scene there is a Church Slavonic inscription.
The background is partly filled with bright blue enamel, which forms a beautiful contrast with the warm brass surface and adds extra depth to the depiction. The simple frame and clean composition emphasize the understated spiritual character of the object.
At the top there is an integrated hanging eye, indicating that the icon was intended to be hung as a home devotion or personal protective icon.
The brass has developed a lovely aged patina and the enamel shows light wear appropriate to its age. Such enameled icons were produced in large numbers in the 19th century in Russian ateliers specializing in Orthodox cast icons.
Period: 19th century
Material: Brass with blue enamel
Origin: Russia
Condition
In good condition with appropriate signs of aging and use. The enamel shows light wear and small irregularities appropriate to the age. The brass has a beautiful natural patina. See photos for your own impression.
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
Shipping
Insured shipping with careful packaging.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Three saints
Material
Brass, Enamel
Country of origin
Russia
Height
6.5 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
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