Ancient Folding Icon, " Marching ", 17 - 19th Century, Bronze, Found In The Ground
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:42899367 | Material: Bronze |
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Ancient folding icon, " marching", 17-19th century, bronze, found in the ground, such icons were carried by soldiers or ordinary people on the road, because of the compact size. Repair of hinges, Sashes are selected. 100% authentic. 1168
Cast bronze icons were considered a sign of piety and were kept by many people from any class. Bronze icons retain their original appearance for more than 100 years without restoration, and this... is their value. In churches, cast bronze icons often occupied a place of honor above the Royal gates. Bronze icons became especially popular in the 19th century.There was also a period of prohibition in the history of icon casting. In 1722, a Royal decree forbade the use of such icons in churches and homes. They were preserved mainly by the old believers. But by the middle of the 19th century, workshops producing cast icons were operating all over Russia.
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Ancient folding icon, " marching", 17-19th century, bronze, found in the ground, such icons were carried by soldiers or ordinary people on the road, because of the compact size. Repair of hinges, Sashes are selected. 100% authentic. 1168
Cast bronze icons were considered a sign of piety and were kept by many people from any class. Bronze icons retain their original appearance for more than 100 years without restoration, and this... is their value. In churches, cast bronze icons often occupied a place of honor above the Royal gates. Bronze icons became especially popular in the 19th century.There was also a period of prohibition in the history of icon casting. In 1722, a Royal decree forbade the use of such icons in churches and homes. They were preserved mainly by the old believers. But by the middle of the 19th century, workshops producing cast icons were operating all over Russia.
See my other lots, I will make a combined delivery.Dear customers, please note that at the moment, there are delays in international deliveries.Your feedback is important to me, if there is any problem with the shipping time or you are unsatisfied with item(s), please contact me before leaving neutral or negative feedback. I will try our best to solve your problem.
I will always leave a positive feedback after i received feedback from you. Please leave feedback for me after your parcel arrives. This lets me know that you have received your item(s).
I'm not responsible for any customs tax that can be charged in a country of delivery. Please, get known the customs rules in your country before bidding.
