St. Helena

Unknown, Russia1800/1880

Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
Santiago de Chile, Chile

The small icons as individual plates, such as this, or others displayed as diptychs and polyptychs, were designed to be used mainly by travelers, and carved in bronze or engraved silver, as well as enameled.

Details

Title: St. Helena
Creator: Unknown, Russia
Creator Lifespan: 1750/1880
Date: 1800/1880
Physical Dimensions: w6 x h6.5 x d0.6 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Donation
Type: Religious object, IB006
Rights: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
External Link: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
Medium: Bronze, enamel
Technique: Casting, molding, engraving
Exhibition: Santiago de Chile

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