Greece, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ Enthroned Hold hallmarked on elongated suspension loop

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

in e near mint condition

one of the factory’s production halls

without fringe

Walsh died from wounds received during the raid

Greece, Kingdom. An Icon Of Christ Enthroned Hold hallmarked on elongated suspension loopA 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