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Miniature of the old Kizhi Pogost church - 20th-century souvenir of Russian architecture
From €411.49
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Miniatura starej cerkwii Pogostu Kiży - XX-wieczna pamiątka architektury rosyjskiej—
€411.49
We present a unique, 20th-century miniature, a souvenir of one of the most precious monuments of Russian wooden architecture – the Kizhi Pogost church complex on an island in Lake Onega. This unique site, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, has been captured here in the form of a collectible miniature.
The miniature is an intricate reproduction of the characteristic silhouette of the complex, famous above all for the 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration, built without the use of nails. The object, dating from the 20th century, is not only a decorative trinket but above all a material trace of travel, a testament to interest in the culture and heritage of a neighboring country. Souvenirs of this type were often purchased by tourists and collectors as a tangible memory of a visited place.
Today, this miniature is a real treat for enthusiasts of:
- Architecture and art history – as a miniature representation of an iconic monument.
- Russian ethnography and folklore – Kizhi Pogost is a symbol of Russian craftsmanship and spirituality.
- Collecting travel and historical souvenirs – an object with soul and history.
- 20th-century applied art – an example of a popular form of commemorating monuments in the past century.
