Antique Russian Antique Orthodox Icon Small Kiot Frame Shadow Box mid 19 century

Description

Antique  Russian Antique Orthodox Icon Small
"Kiot"
Frame Shadow Box - middle 19th century
OLD ORIGINAL
100% authentic, original old icon frame box middle 19 centure
(size 173 x 196 mm).
weight - about 600 gr. thickness - about 51 mm.
Internal frame size (for icon)
- 114 x 137 mm.
"Kiot"
- is a special frame box for Russia Orthodox icons. These boxes were made using special technology in the 19th century and also had the sacred importance of storing and using icons in the Orthodox Christian religion.
"
Kiot"
in the Orthodox religious tradition was perceived as a
kind of "window" into the heavenly divine world
.
It is a old historical artifact, on an icon, kiots can have small damages, holes, damages from insects, small nails in a surface, paint and wood damages, p
artial restoration, restoration of coating, painting
are are  possible.
Shipment: ONLY the registered airmail  with tracing number - .90
This artifact will be safely and professionally packaged for delivery to the buyer.
Air Mail. Worldwide. 18-26 days to USA. 12-19 days to Europe
Attention! At me at auction original images are exposed.
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