Greece, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ Enthroned Hold in e near mint condition

in e near mint condition

hallmarked on elongated suspension loop and integral ring with boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee post 1838

one of the factory’s production halls

but on August 10

of the airfield

Greece, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ Enthroned Hold in e near mint conditionA well preserved icon, constructed of gessoed wood. The obverse depicts a hand painted variation of the classic Christ enthroned icon, with Jesus seated on a throne and wearing a blue robe, symbolizing his majesty and humanity, respectively. His right hand is raised in a blessing signifying his initials IC XC ( or JESUS CHRIST), while in his left hand he clutches a a scripture book bearing a direct passage from John 10: 9 in Greek script, reading I AM