"Kyot Crucifix."

High Resolution Images: fragments.

Circa 1800. Russia. Karelia. Vyg Island.

Size: 37 x 19.5 cm.
Technique & Material: Copper casting, silver plated.

Description: Copper casting is a high-quality art. High-relief casting and silver plated are very rare in copper casting.

This crucifix is the most revered relic of the Old Believer (Old Orthodox) family. These crosses are called Kyot because they were placed in a wooden icon case. Kyot - is a wooden box for an icon or crucifix.

The back is decorated with an engraving of the Garden of Eden.

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Price: 550 EUR.-

"Киотное Распятие." 

Около 1800года. Россия. Карелия. Остров Выг.
Размер: 37 x 19.5 cm.

Литье медно-литое, посеребрение.

High Resolution Images: fragments.
Цена: 550 EUR.-