Antique Orthodox Traveling Diptych Icon Leather Jesus Christ Mary 18g

A historical treasure for the discerning collector of religious artifacts. This incredibly rare and very old traveling icon diptych is a exquisite piece of spiritual history. Enclosed within distressed, aged leather-over-wood covers, it opens to reveal two stunning Orthodox-style icons. The wear and patina suggest significant age and centuries of devotion.

Features & Details

• Internal Icons: The interior features two panels with ornate, patterned gold leaf backgrounds. They depict:
• Left Panel: The Theotokos (Virgin Mary) tenderly holding the Christ Child.
• Right Panel: Jesus Christ (Christ Pantocrator) in a traditional sign of blessing, holding the Gospel.
• External Covers: Covered in original, distressed leather with a textured patina. There are traces of worn gold stamped detailing visible on the spine edge.
• Hardware: Features a small, tarnished silver-tone metal cross medallion on the front, which serves as part of the closure system, with an original braided cord loop still attached.
• Hinges: Functional integrated wood/leather hinges.
• Provenance: Acquired as an old item; provenance details are unavailable. This diptych is a piece of art that speaks for itself.