18th Century Russian Icon Harrowing of Hades | Maya Walker Jewels
This medal depicts Jesus Harrowing of Hades. Jesus surrounded by divine light in the center, trampling the doors to Hades and a dragon underfoot. Jesus is rescuing souls from the underworld prior to him being resurrected. These souls include Adam and Eve. This pictorial image represents Jesus resurrecting all Humanity. Many Old Testament figures include: John The Baptist, Kings David and Solomon. The multicolored enamel is original. The original Russian Icon medal is set in handmade solid 14k yellow gold 31.69g and diamond 1.86 tcw bezel. This remarkable brass 19th Century Russian Icon originally came from a three or four piece traveling bible. Traveling bibles were used for missionary work, military, or escaping the persecution from the authorities. During the 17th and 1800's, master craftsman created these religious Icons by hand and sold them locally.
This medal depicts Jesus Harrowing of Hades. Jesus surrounded by divine light in the center, trampling the doors to Hades and a dragon underfoot. Jesus is rescuing souls from the underworld prior to him being resurrected. These souls include Adam and Eve. This pictorial image represents Jesus resurrecting all Humanity. Many Old Testament figures include: John The Baptist, Kings David and Solomon. The multicolored enamel is original. The original Russian Icon medal is set in handmade solid 14k yellow gold 31.69g and diamond 1.86 tcw bezel. This remarkable brass 19th Century Russian Icon originally came from a three or four piece traveling bible. Traveling bibles were used for missionary work, military, or escaping the persecution from the authorities. During the 17th and 1800's, master craftsman created these religious Icons by hand and sold them locally.
