Russian Icon Amulet Depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, Based

Saint Nicholas, four inches of bronze, still looking out.

Russian metalworkers cast this icon amulet depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker in bronze in the 18th century. Small cast brass and bronze icons were commonly carried or kept in the home as personal devotional objects. The saint appears at center in bishop’s robes, with smaller figures at either side, under a small cartouche and a loop at the top. The bronze is golden brown, rubbed smooth by age. It is mounted on a slim black stand.

About 5 inches tall. Small, devout, and easily displayed.