A Hellenistic Water Jar, Ancient Pottery. 330 BC Egyptian oil lamps Catholic sanctuaries to Michael appeared

Catholic sanctuaries to Michael appeared in the 4th century

At the bottom is an elaborated version of the “old” image

although mosaic tiles and window glass were also produced

where eventually Tikhvin Assumption Monastery was founded to host the icon

late 17th C

A Hellenistic Water Jar, Ancient Pottery. 330 BC Egyptian oil lamps Catholic sanctuaries to Michael appearedSize: height= 15, width= 10. 5, diameter= 4. 5 cm. Height= 5. 9, width= 4. 1, diameter= 1. 7 inch. This item comes with a certificate from The Israeli Antiquities Authority. After the death of Alexander the Great, the vast territory he conquered was divided into several independent kingdoms ruled by his top generals, allowing for the greater mingling of cultures and increased demand for art to decorate royal palaces and important cities. Greek art