A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 18th Century. Roman silver dinar pendants producing large volumes of goods

producing large volumes of goods with standardized quality

Since the 14th century

The Bible describes seven statements that Jesus made while he was on the cross

An early list makes him an attendee at the First Council of Nicaea in 325

Naturalistically rendered and overlaid with matching silver engraved riza with indistinguishable (possibly spurious) hallmarks and with later added enamel haloes and corner plaques

A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 18th Century. Roman silver dinar pendants producing large volumes of goodsA Russian icon of St. Nicholas, made out of bronze. (1730 1750) The icon is in excellent condition. Size: 10. 5x9. 5 cm. 4x3. 7 inch. This item comes with a certificate from the Israeli Antiquities Authority. Very little is known about the historical Saint Nicholas. The earliest accounts of his life were written centuries after his death and contain many legendary elaborations. He is said to have been born in the Greek seaport of Patara, Lycia in Asia