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St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas

Artist
Date19th Century
MediumBrass with blue and green enamel
Dimensions2 × 4 in. (5.1 × 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Evelyn LaLanne
Object number2000.2.37
Label TextThis small icon could be worn by a cord around the neck while travelling. It depicts Saint Nicholas (center), Seriphs and the Old Testament Trinity (top), the Entry into Jerusalem (left top), the Purification (left bottom), Christ's descent into Hell (right top), and the Ascension (right bottom).
For more information about this object and Chapman University's collection of Russian Icons, visit our digital exhibition https://chapmanrussianicons.omeka.net/exhibits/show/thegreaticon/thegreaticon
Status
On view
Location
  • Leatherby Libraries (1 University Drive), Floor 4, 401 Lobby, Wall display case 1