Virgin Mary Bethlehemtis - Silver image on wood, locally gilded and decorated with enamel - Mount Athos

Christianity Art presents Virgin Mary Bethlehemtis - Silver image on wood, locally gilded and decorated with enamel - Mount Athos. Category: Wall reliefs. Materials: Silver, Gold, Wood. Picture on canvas on wood. The image is covered with pure silver and local gold plated. It's decorated with enamel. The image is accompanied by a free support base. Virgin Mary Bethlehem There is no historical evidence of the origins of this miraculous image that adorns the Basilica of Christ Births in Bethlehem, placed in a pilgrimage, on the right side of the south entrance of the Saint Cave of Birth. It is supposed to come from Russia, a gift from the Empress of the Russian Catherine, where according to tradition, she gave away her Tsar garments and jewels in order to "dress" her image with them.

Made or sourced as

handmade

Category

Art & collectibles › Sculpture › Wall reliefs

Shop location

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Relief type

Plaque

Subject

Religious

Material

Metal, Wood

Finish

Gilded

Width

38 (unit not specified)

Style

Folk art

Height

32 (unit not specified)

Wall mounting

Integrated hanger

Delivery

Ships from 🇬🇷 Greece

Production time: 3 business days before dispatch.

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Returns

14 days accepted return