VINTAGE GREEK BYZANTINE ICON 950 SILVER 4" x 3" THEOTOKOS - EXCELLENT CONDITION For Sale

VINTAGE GREEK BYZANTINE ICON - VIRGIN MARY MOTHER OF GOD - THEOTOKOS
Premium 950 Solid Silver Overlay | Handmade in GreeceItem Specifications

• Brand: Handmade Orthodox Byzantine Icon
• Subject: Virgin Mary & Christ Child (Theotokos / Hodegetria style)
• Material: Sterling Silver Overlay (.950) and Composite Wood Backing
• Hallmark: Stamped "SILVER 950" in the lower corner
• Frame Height: 4" tall x 3" wide x 5/8" thick
• Image Size : 3.25" Tall x 2.25" Wide
• Display: Built-in hanging loop for wall mounting (lays flat if used on an easel)
• Certification: Original authenticity certificate attached to the back

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
• Silver Overlay: Incredibly crisp detail, no dents, and no bends. Shows a very light, natural age-related tarnish.
• Wood Frame: Perfect condition with no chips, cracks, or blemishes.

Greek Lettering & Sacred Meanings

• "IC XC" (Above Jesus' head): Greek abbreviation for "Jesus Christ" (Ιησούς Χριστός). Uses the first and last letters of ΙΗΣΟΥΣ (Iēsoûs) and ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (Christos).
• "ΜΡ ΘΥ" (Upper corners): Derived from the Greek words for Mother (Μήτηρ, Mēter) and God (Θεοῦ, Theou), translating to "Mother of God."

Craftsmanship & Religious Significance

• Iconography Style: Hodegetria ("She Who Shows the Way"), where the Virgin Mary points toward the Christ Child as the source of salvation.
• Artistic Details: Features exceptionally detailed repousse halos, robes, and ornate surrounding scrollwork with beautiful portrait faces.
• Spiritual Value: In Orthodox and Christian traditions, these holy icons are revered as "windows to the divine," used to facilitate prayer, contemplation, protection, and intercession.

Please Note: The final photo displays additional 950 Greek icons available in our other separate listings.This timeless vintage icon is a rare and beautiful treasure, making it a perfect addition to any home altar, place of worship, or Ecclesiastical collection.

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