Two Russian Traveling Triptych Icons

Description:

Two Russian Traveling Triptych Icons, one 18th century, brass enameled in shades of blue, ht. 3 5/8; the other 19th century, tempera painted, depicting the Beheading of John the Forerunner, Presentation of Christ at the Temple, and Exaltation of the Cross, in a brass frame, ht. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $500-700


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