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Russian bronze travel icon, 19th century
Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 11 x 0.4 cm.
Enamelled bronze with polychrome enamels representing the Ascension of the prophet Elijah and scenes from his life.
Item condition grading: ***** excellent.
Among the great figures of the prophet Elijah is one of the most venerated figures in history in Russia. His cult has been present since the first Christianization of Kievan Russia (10th century).
Item condition grading: ***** excellent.
€ 300,00 / 400,00
Estimate
€ 50,00
Starting price
Live auction 277
Corals, Ivories and Silver: masterpieces from important collections - Russian Icons
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 30 November 2023
SINGLE SESSION 30/11/2023 Hours 15:00