950 SILVER GREEK ICON - BYZANTINE THEOTOKOS - MOTHER OF GOD - 5.5 x 8.5 - Lovely for Sale

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950 SILVER GREEK ICON - BYZANTINE THEOTOKOS - MOTHER OF GOD - 5.5 x 8.5 - Lovely For Sale

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950 SILVER GREEK ICON - BYZANTINE THEOTOKOS - MOTHER OF GOD - 5.5 x 8.5 - Lovely:
$150.00

RARE GREEK ORTHODOX BYZANTINE ICON - "THEOTOKOS" Mother of God950 SILVER SETTING - Highest Quality - Large 5.5" x 8.5"

EXCELLENT vintage condition - one very slight indentation to the upper outside scrollwork (see last photo) otherwise perfect.
Fully hallmarked arched overlay setting of "950 Silver" purity.
The hand-applied intricate relief settingadds wonderful depth & dimension to the piece.
Notice the thickness of the chasing & repousse' setting - fits securely & snugly to the portrait with no sharp edges. Lovely!
The portrait of the Madonna & Child is a hagiography copy of a traditional painting.
Greek letters "IC XC" seen left of the infant are shorthand for "Jesus Christ".
Greek letters "MP" & "OY" for "MHTHP OEOY" placed at the right shoulder of the Virgin Mary are transliterated "Meter Theou" or "Mother of God". The "O" is the Greek letter "Theta".
The Greek letters at the bottom are from the artist - just above you'll find the metal purity "950" stamped.
There is a removable built-in metal stand for easel display & a pre-drilled hole for wall mounting.
Approx measurements : 8.5" high x 5.5" wide x 3/4" depth.

This stunning Greek Byzantine THEOTOKOS or "Mother of God" icon features a beautiful 950 silver setting that measures 8.5" tall by 5.5" wide x 3/4" thick mounted on a real woodframe with a removable built-in display stand.
Rare to find so much detail & presence with every part of the settings surface graced with intricate artistic features - notice the flowing drapery, stained glass window quality background & patterned crown halo. Remarkable! One of the nicest I have found.
The "Mother of God" is seen gazing directly at the viewer with a somber expressionshowing great love & careas She tenderly embraces the infant Jesus while gently pressing Her cheek to His as He almost playfully reaches to touch Hers.
With an adult-infant face the infant Jesus gazes at His mother as She supports His body & feet.
The vocation for the viewer is that we hold Christ in our hearts as She holds Him tenderly in Her arms.
The timeless beautyof this spectacular Greek Byzantine Icon,coupled with the spiritual significance & precious metal setting, makes it awonderful addition to any Ecclesiasticalcollection or a perfect gift for those who appreciate & are inspired by religiously themed art.
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