{"product_id":"vintage-ciarte-greek-orthodox-icon-950-silver-madonna-child-1790-byzantine","title":"Vintage CIARTE Greek Orthodox Icon 950 Silver Madonna Child 1790 Byzantine","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #8b6b1f; text-align: center;\"\u003eVintage CIARTE Greek Orthodox Byzantine Icon – 950 Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #8b6b1f;\"\u003eBeautiful Vintage Religious Art \u0026amp; Collectible\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eOffered for sale is a beautiful and highly detailed \u003cstrong\u003eCIARTE Greek Orthodox Byzantine-style icon\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary and Christ Child\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe icon features exceptional raised silver relief work with intricate Byzantine decoration, ornamental borders, angels and traditional religious symbols. The faces are beautifully colored, creating a striking contrast with the detailed silver-colored relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe piece is marked \u003cstrong\u003eSILVER 950\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal CIARTE Certificate and Golden Seal of Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #8b6b1f;\"\u003eHistorical Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe lower inscription refers to a Byzantine icon associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eMeteora tradition and the year 1790\u003c\/strong\u003e. The CIARTE documentation identifies the piece as a reproduction\/copy of an older Byzantine icon, rather than stating that this particular silver plaque was manufactured in 1790.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis makes it an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eGreek Orthodox religious art, Byzantine iconography, vintage silverwork and CIARTE pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #8b6b1f;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium; border-collapse: collapse; width: 650px; max-width: 650px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCIARTE \/ Clarté\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eVirgin Mary \u0026amp; Christ Child\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGreek Orthodox \/ Byzantine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSILVER 950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 590 g \/ 20.81 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 23 × 18 cm \/ 9.06 × 7.09 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOriginal black display frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOriginal CIARTE Certificate \u0026amp; Golden Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #8b6b1f;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eVintage pre-owned condition. The icon shows signs of age and previous handling, including light surface scratches, minor scuffs and natural darkening\/patina to the silver relief. The black frame also shows some scratches and areas of wear consistent with age and previous display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe detailed relief, decorative elements and painted faces remain attractive and display very well. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e***Kindly make sure to add your phone number before placing your order so the courier can contact you for a smooth delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gift Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620772282610,"sku":"B19","price":495.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/0354\/9099\/files\/LLr0oJIXqM.webp?v=1790957499","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxdepot.com\/en-fr\/products\/vintage-ciarte-greek-orthodox-icon-950-silver-madonna-child-1790-byzantine","provider":"Orthodox Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}