Triptych - Brass and blue enamels - 1850-1900 - With Deesis and Saints

Russian travel Orthodox triptych from the 19th century, in gilded brass with blue enamels, characterized by a relief fusion that is particularly sharp and rich in detail. In the center is depicted the Deesis, with Christ Pantocrator on the throne, flanked by the Virgin and Saint John the Baptist. On the side leaves appear Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Metropolitan Philip, Saint John the Theologian, the Guardian Angel, and the saints Zosima and Savvatij of Solovki, figures tied to Russian Orthodox devotion. The back features a Golgotha cross with sacred inscriptions in Cyrillic, framed by enameled vegetal motifs. Beautiful antique patina, with natural signs of age and slight wear to the enamels. Dimensions open, 17x6.5 cm. Closed, 6.5x6.5 cm. Weighs about 250 g. Proper packaging and fast shipping.

Estimate:£150.03

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