19th C. Russian Brass Icon - Assumption / Ascension
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A brass traveling icon depicting the Assumption of Mary and the Ascension of Christ. Brilliant white, deep teal, and bright blue enamel fill in the background of the bright surface, which depicts throngs of saintly worshippers surrounding the two central figures. Icons served as an easily transportable method for traveling priests to teach the stories that made up the foundation of Orthodox Christianity. Size: 4" W x 4.5" H (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
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#125256
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A brass traveling icon depicting the Assumption of Mary and the Ascension of Christ. Brilliant white, deep teal, and bright blue enamel fill in the background of the bright surface, which depicts throngs of saintly worshippers surrounding the two central figures. Icons served as an easily transportable method for traveling priests to teach the stories that made up the foundation of Orthodox Christianity. Size: 4" W x 4.5" H (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA 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.
#125256
Condition
Very nice preserved enamel and detail. Small areas of surface wear and staining commensurate with age. Light patina from handling.
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19th C. Russian Brass Icon - Assumption / Ascension
Estimate $350 - $525
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