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A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen
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A rare miniature Greek Ottoman Period (1453-1821) hand painted icon triptych. The diminutive hand carved wooden case affixed with a pair of conforming hinged panels, opening to reveal an arched niche centred by hand painted images executed in pigmented tempura & gold leaf, depicting Saint Constantine (Konstantinos) & Saint Helen (Eleni) flanking the True Cross.
The interior surface of the hinged panels depicting hand painted images of what appear to be those of St. Haralambos & St. Peter.
Open dimensions, 3.1/8" high x 4.5" wide x .5" deep.
Closed dimensions, 3.1/8" high x 2.25" wide x .75" deep.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1650
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. The hand painted images are pigmented egg tempura & gold leaf over a gessoed canvas foundation. Overall condition is as observed, noting surface wear, areas of loss to paint & foundation etc.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2728335446582
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