Icon - Glass - Decorated and painted by hand.

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Sophie Aziz
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Murano glass icon depicting the Madonna and Child, hand-decorated with 24 kt gold, with Byzantine imagery, measuring 21 by 15 cm and 0.8 cm thick, weighing 771 g, dating from the second half of the 20th century and in very good used condition.

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Description from the seller

Refined sacred icon in Murano glass, crafted with relief decorative technique and hand decorations in 24-carat pure gold.
The composition depicts the Madonna with Child according to Byzantine iconography, with hand-painted faces and a rich golden ornamental garment, enriched with colored glass inserts.

On the front, the typical Greek abbreviations of Marian iconography ('MP-ΘΥ' and 'IC XC') are present, while on the back, the handwritten inscription is visible:
Handmade Murano decoration with 24 kt gold, signed by the artist/craftsman.

A work of strong decorative and spiritual impact, ideal both as a collectible object and as a sacred decor element.

Technical details
Material: Murano glass
• Technique: Hand decoration with 24 kt gold
Period: Second half of the 20th century
• Dimensions: 21 × 15 cm
Thickness: 0.8 cm
Weight: 730 grams
Condition: Excellent, with no visible breaks or restorations.

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Refined sacred icon in Murano glass, crafted with relief decorative technique and hand decorations in 24-carat pure gold.
The composition depicts the Madonna with Child according to Byzantine iconography, with hand-painted faces and a rich golden ornamental garment, enriched with colored glass inserts.

On the front, the typical Greek abbreviations of Marian iconography ('MP-ΘΥ' and 'IC XC') are present, while on the back, the handwritten inscription is visible:
Handmade Murano decoration with 24 kt gold, signed by the artist/craftsman.

A work of strong decorative and spiritual impact, ideal both as a collectible object and as a sacred decor element.

Technical details
Material: Murano glass
• Technique: Hand decoration with 24 kt gold
Period: Second half of the 20th century
• Dimensions: 21 × 15 cm
Thickness: 0.8 cm
Weight: 730 grams
Condition: Excellent, with no visible breaks or restorations.

Careful packaging and tracked shipping.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
771 g
Specific region of origin
Murano
Title additional information
Decorated and painted by hand.
Material
Glass
Country of Origin
Italy
Height
21 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated Period
1980-1990
ItalyVerified
760
Objects sold
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