Greek Orthodox icon (19th century) - Annunciation. 37 x 28 cm. Tempera on wood, unframed. - Iconography: The Archangel Gabriel is depicted with his right hand raised in blessing, and in his left hand he holds a blooming white lily, a symbol of Mary's purity. The Virgin Mary wears the traditional burgundy-red maphorion (mantle) and holds her head slightly bowed as a sign of humility, while the Holy Spirit descends upon her from above. - It features inscriptions in Greek: "Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ" (The Annunciation) and "ΜΓ" (Great) - ΘΥ" (abbreviation of Θεοτόκος - Mother of God). - This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further informations on the condition report are available upon request. - All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed. *Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.