{"product_id":"vintage-byzantine-icon-st-kosmas-of-aetolia-hand-finished-kovcheg-wood-gold-leaf-9","title":"Vintage Byzantine Icon St Kosmas of Aetolia Hand-Finished Kovcheg Wood Gold Leaf 9\"","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: #2c1b0e; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; text-align: center; border-bottom: 2px solid #5d4037; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0px; font-size: 28px; color: #8b4513;\"\u003eMUSEUM QUALITY BYZANTINE ICON\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 10px 0px 0px; font-style: italic;\"\u003eSaint Kosmas of Aetolia – The Equal-to-the-Apostles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color: #2c1b0e; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; padding: 20px 0px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated example of contemporary hagiography, this icon is dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Kosmas of Aetolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 18th-century martyr and \"Prophet of the Balkans.\" This is not a common flat-panel reproduction, but a premium \u003cstrong\u003eKovcheg\u003c\/strong\u003e icon—featuring a traditional recessed center carved directly into a solid wood block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8b4513; border-left: 5px solid #8b4513; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eArtisanal Highlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kovcheg (Cradle):\u003c\/strong\u003e The recessed carving creates a physical frame, a technique reserved for high-end icons that protects the sacred image and signifies premium craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Leaf Radiance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The background is finished in brilliant gold leaf, creating an ethereal glow when caught by natural or candlelight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masterfully hand-finished with intentional craquelure and \"excavated\" edging, giving the piece the venerable weight and appearance of a 17th-century artifact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing over half a kilogram (\u003cstrong\u003e18.1 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e), the physical density of the aged wood panel is immediately apparent upon handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8b4513; border-left: 5px solid #8b4513; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 850px; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2e7d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; width: 239px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 x 19 x 1.7 cm (Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e9.45\" x 7.48\" x 0.67\"\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e514 grams (\u003cstrong\u003e18.1 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2e7d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eHand-crafted in specialized Greek workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gift Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69286512820466,"sku":"B2","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/0354\/9099\/files\/y5KeEe52uA.webp?v=1794382050","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxdepot.com\/products\/vintage-byzantine-icon-st-kosmas-of-aetolia-hand-finished-kovcheg-wood-gold-leaf-9","provider":"Orthodox Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}