"Ancient Orthodox Chest "military" diptych (skladen). Mother of God of Smolensk Hodigitria - St. Nicholas."

Russia. 18th century. Old Believers foundry. The iconography of the 16th century.
Size: 5,6 x 2,5 cm.
Technique & Material: Copper, casting, enamel.

Description:  On the outer side of the skladen there is the stylized image of the Calvary Crucifixion and floral ornament. The combination of St. Nicholas and Hodigitria were especially popular among soldiers as a watchdog shrine, which was worn on the chest.

A rare skladen.

High quality of casting. Unique work with enamel of 6 colors: yellow, red, white, blue, black, light-blue.

Provenance: Private collection. Helsinki.

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High Resolution Images: fragments.
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Древне православный нагрудный Двухстворчатый " военный " складень. Диптих. Богородица Cмоленская Одигитрия  -  Николай Чудотворец.
Россия. 18 век. Старообрядческая литейная  мастерская . Иконография 16 века.
Размер: 5,6 x 2,5 cm.

Медь , литье , сверху посеребрение.
Высокое качество: фрагменты.
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