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Rare pair of icons depicting the life of Saint Nicholas. Levkas and tempera on wood (restorations). Northern Russia, 16th century. Icons depicting St. Nicholas cutting the tree and expelling the demon from the well, and St. Nicholas ordained deacon by his father. St. Nicholas ordained deacon by his uncle, the bishop of Myre. H: 35.2 cm and 38 cm - W: 33 cm and 34.5 cm
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Rare pair of icons depicting the life of Saint Nicholas. Levkas and tempera on wood (restorations). Northern Russia, 16th century. Icons depicting St. Nicholas cutting the tree and expelling the demon from the well, and St. Nicholas ordained deacon by his father. St. Nicholas ordained deacon by his uncle, the bishop of Myre. H: 35.2 cm and 38 cm - W: 33 cm and 34.5 cm
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