A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 19th Century. music Executed on an ornate incised

Executed on an ornate incised partial gilt ground

A very special and rare icon displaying the resurrection of Jesus Christ with an angel opening the casket

as its value was originally of 10 assēs

269 official tetradrachms that he illustrated

A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 19th Century. music Executed on an ornate incisedA Russian icon of St. Nicholas, made out of bronze. (1800) The icon is in excellent condition. Size: 14x12. 5 cm. 5. 5x5 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 Minor