A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 18th Century. BYZANTINE PERIOD

A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 18th Century. BYZANTINE PERIODA Russian icon of St. Nicholas, made out of bronze. (1730 1750) The icon is in excellent condition. Size: 10. 5x9. 5 cm. 4x3. 7 inch. This item comes with a certificate from the Israeli Antiquities Authority. Very little is known about the historical Saint Nicholas. The earliest accounts of his life were written centuries after his death and contain many legendary elaborations. He is said to have been born in the Greek seaport of Patara, Lycia in Asia

Rotating discs enhance the glittering effect of the icon

at the right side it shows Jesus's judgment and as it goes down

Pottery lamps functioned by adding oil through the central hole and burning a wick placed into the nozzle area

A handmade Armenian Icon of the birth of Mary

Very little is known about the historical Saint Nicholas

Gabriel is attired in flowing gold robes

Upon praying in front of an icon of the Theotokos

The transition from the European Copper Age to Bronze Age Europe occurs about the same time

in Bar Kochba’s time

in the words of art historian Neil Macgregor: "From [the 14th Century] on

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CIRCA OF the Deisis