Back with another cool silver piece of Greek Orthodox iconography. Like the rest of the collection, this is yet another family heirloom and I intend it to stay that way... unless the next generation decides to blow it off on earthly sins.
Let's first see some pics before learning more about it
The engraving on the top is enough to identify this particular icon copy
Το Ιερό Μανδήλιον
Or the "Image of Edessa" as it is known in English
According to Christian tradition, the Image of Edessa was a holy relic consisting of a square or rectangle of cloth upon which a miraculous image of the face of Jesus had been imprinted—the first icon ("image"). The image is also known as the Mandylion (from Greek μανδύλιον "cloth, towel"), in Eastern Orthodoxy, it is also known as Acheiropoeiton (Εἰκόν' ἀχειροποίητη), or "icon not made by hand".
Feel free to visit wikipedia which covers all the basic tradition there is too know behind this particular icon!
Now, let's take a closer look on some details:
On the back the COA informs us that the piece is made of 0.950 silver. Not bad!
Our workshop creates pictures based on Byzantine technique with 950 silver and paint. All subjects are museum copies from 14th century until today. The painting is handmade and every quarantee brings the artist's signature
As always, a size comparison with a regular coin, this time a 2 euro coin
Not as big as other pieces I have featured, but still quite respectable!
All in all, a really beautiful and unique piece. Definitely my favorite from what I have shown you so far!
Below are some links with the other pieces I have shared so far:
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sorry but the old fella looks constipated :)
Blasphemy!
I learn from the best :).... or worst depending on what you believe :P
Beautiful!
Gotta say these Greeeeek silver pieces are coolest thing to pass on next Gen. Tho not only look or design, Size wise this one is pretty good.
If there is a part-5, you'll have all the ingredients to become a holy man.
There's lot more to come!
All the pieces of silver are so nice. Excellent for collecting !
Four for Four, you know, these would look great as a set when mounted in a frame or display.
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They are on display on a wall actually!
Do you have a date when it was made? It is painted or just a photocopy?
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Supposedly painted! No idea about exact date
I have some Greek at home, with a date on it and certificate that it is hand painted.
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I have searched inter about Edessa and found that Edessa on a silver coin was minted during the reign of one of the city's historical rulers and served as a symbol of the city's wealth, power, and cultural significance.
Nice!
Beautiful details!
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whoa! another nice nice one. those details!
and 'earthly sins'.. :P i sure hope not.
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Nice piece but the guys face looks a bit weird.
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Heh, true 🤣
That was actually holy silver
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It really look nice and I appreciate it.
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All these things you have shared with us made of silver are very beautiful to look at. I have been fond of collecting silver coins since childhood. Whoever invested in Silver two years ago is now making a solid profit. Thanks for sharing the great detail about it.
I really like every part of the design it is so nice.
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Very nice, detailed work.
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WOW, is that jesus?
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