Icon
Icon
Object name: Icon
Date: 1700-1900
Dimensions:
74 x 52 x 4 mm
Medium: Brass
Object number: C01249
DescriptionIcon depicting a saint with outspread arms, with two small saints above and two scenes from the life of Christ below. The saint on the icon was believed to protect the wearer. The icon has a pierced handle for suspension, and served as a portable altar. Such icons were also known as "prayers cast in metal" as they were often made as the maker said a prayer. Russian.