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Russian Orthodox icon and oclade * wrought copper and gold, representing Saint-Nicolas ** surrounded by cherubs, holding a Bible in Cyrillic, forall decorated with scenes from the life of the saint, of XIXth century.
This icon is in good condition.
A note: slight cabossure and deformation on the copper part, I broke the painted on th left side (bound with tape pieces), annotations are present in Cyrillic on the back, well look at the pictures.
coverage or metallic silver can be carved, inlaid with enamel or pearl, and are used for icons that have a miracle. There are several kinds of oclade: the "Basma" which covers only part of the object. And "Riza" that covers the bottom of the icon and leaves visible only the characters' bodies.
Also known as Saint Nicolas of Myra, or Saint Nicolas de Bari, born in Patara, in Lycia, in 270, died in 345, is a popular saint in the origin of the character of Santa Claus. He is patron saint of Lorraine, Russians, Fribourg, of Ovillois, schoolchildren, students, teachers, sailors, men and women suffering from sterility, singles, glaziers, butchers, travelers.
