Antique Triptych - Bronze - 1850-1900

Ancient three-fold icon-composite "Deisus" (origin or traveling altar). XIX - beginning of XX century. Such cast-copper items featuring champlevé enamel were produced in the Russian Empire (often in Old Believer workshops) during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Central part (mediator): Image of the Savior Almighty (Christ Pantokrator). He blesses with his right hand, and holds an unfolded Gospel in his left. Left wing: The Virgin with an unfolded scroll in her hands, turned in a prayerful gesture to Christ. Right wing: John the Forerunner (the Baptist) in the image of the Angel of the Desert. He holds a cup with the baby Jesus (a symbol of the sacrificial cup) and an unrolled scroll.

Estimation:€300

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