St. George killing the dragon. Handmade russian icon, Moscow, 17th Century. SILK CARPET

St. George killing the dragon. Handmade russian icon, Moscow, 17th Century. SILK CARPETHandmade russian icon of St. George, 17th C. The icon is in very good condition, made in four different levels, First wood, second canvas, third gold leaf and fourth the painting level. Size: 39. 7x30 cm. 15. 6x11. 8 inch. This item comes with a certificate from The Israeli Antiquities Authority. St. George was a soldier of Cappadocian Greek origins, member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman emperor Diocletian, who was sentenced to death for refusing

as its value was 10 assēs

the ushabti is one of the most commonly represented objects in Egyptology displays

and a contrasting tendency toward simpler decoration

75 inches x 22 inches (68 x 56 cm)

torturous death on the cross and burial

chains bind his hands and his feet

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GILT BRONZE MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS

the ancient Egyptians lit thousands of oil lamps around the country and in their homes

and which with a two-horse chariot or biga was the prototype for the most common designs used on Roman silver coins for the next 150 years

circa 1900 Tempera on wood panel

was ambushed and defeated by Jewish rebels at the Battle of Beth Horon

five years before the First Punic War