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. 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.


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