A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 19th Century. Pakistani Despite being minted for a

Despite being minted for a shorter period of time

Byzantine oil lamp

as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and one of the most prominent military saints

According to various texts within the Hebrew Bible

The figurines frequently carried a hoe on their shoulder and a basket on their backs

A handmade Bronze Russian icon of St. Nicholas. 19th Century. Pakistani Despite being minted for aA Russian icon of St. Nicholas, made out of bronze. (1810 1830) The icon is in excellent condition. Size: 6x5 cm. 2. 5x2 inch. This item comes with a certificate from the Israeli Antiquities Authority. Very little is known about the historical Saint Nicholas. The earliest accounts of his life were written centuries after his death and contain many legendary elaborations. He is said to have been born in the Greek seaport of Patara, Lycia in Asia Minor