Travel icon - Feast day icon - Bronze
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Description from the seller
Russian Orthodox four-panel travel altar – 19th century – bronze/brass and enamel
Beautiful and richly detailed Russian Orthodox four-panel travel altar (skladen) from the 19th century, executed in cast bronze/brass with polychrome enamel.
The altar consists of four hinged panels with numerous relief depictions from Orthodox Christian iconography, including the Crucifixion of Christ, liturgical feasts, and various saints.
The depictions are enlivened with enamel in blue, turquoise/green, white and black and bear Church Slavonic/Cyrillic inscriptions. On the reverse of one of the central panels there is also a richly worked religious scene with a cross and inscriptions.
An attractive and imposing example of 19th-century Russian metal icon art, notable also for its large size and extensive iconography.
Origin: Russia
Dating: 19th century
Material: bronze/brass and polychrome enamel
Open dimensions: approx. 41 × 18 cm
Condition: good authentic condition for the age, with natural patina and localized loss/wear of the enamel. See photos for a complete view of the condition.
Russian Orthodox four-panel travel altar – 19th century – bronze/brass and enamel
Beautiful and richly detailed Russian Orthodox four-panel travel altar (skladen) from the 19th century, executed in cast bronze/brass with polychrome enamel.
The altar consists of four hinged panels with numerous relief depictions from Orthodox Christian iconography, including the Crucifixion of Christ, liturgical feasts, and various saints.
The depictions are enlivened with enamel in blue, turquoise/green, white and black and bear Church Slavonic/Cyrillic inscriptions. On the reverse of one of the central panels there is also a richly worked religious scene with a cross and inscriptions.
An attractive and imposing example of 19th-century Russian metal icon art, notable also for its large size and extensive iconography.
Origin: Russia
Dating: 19th century
Material: bronze/brass and polychrome enamel
Open dimensions: approx. 41 × 18 cm
Condition: good authentic condition for the age, with natural patina and localized loss/wear of the enamel. See photos for a complete view of the condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Feast day icon
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Russia
Designer/artist/maker
Russisch-orthodox vierdelig reisaltaar – 19e eeuw – brons/messing en email
Height
18 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1800-1850
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