18-19th Century Russian Old Believers Icon Saints Kyrikos & Julitta Brass & Enamel

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An early Old Believers' Russian Orthodox brass icon
Well detailed image, decorated with darker blue enamel in the crevices
A … Read more An early Old Believers' Russian Orthodox brass icon
Well detailed image, decorated with darker blue enamel in the crevices
A depiction of the Martyr Saints Kyrikos and Julitta, mother and son, among other saints, notably Saint Paraskevi/Praskovya (Pyatnitsa)
It is a small icon, intended to be a traveling relic carried for veneration and protection
The devoted pray to Saints Kyrikos and Julitta for family happiness, and the restoration of sick children to health
The Cyrillic text above the scene is hard to fully decipher for us, but likely lists all depicted Saints
Circa late 18th/early 19th century, Imperial Russia

Measurements: Approx. 2" wide x 2 5/12" tall x 5mm thick
Weighs about 2 oz.

Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Great patination developed over time. All original and intact See less