Product Details

Pictured is a signed Benaki Museum Athens Greece religious icon plaque featuring two traditional Christian scenes rendered in high-relief gold-plated metal. The upper panel depicts the Nativity of Christ, while the lower panel portrays the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. The plaque is mounted on its original red velvet-covered display backing with both an easel stand and wall hanger for tabletop or wall display. Measurements Plaque: 6" x 3 3/4" Thickness: 5.7 mm Overall velvet backing: 7 1/4" x 5 1/4" Weight: 218.9 grams Marks Signed Benaki Museum Made in Greece Marked T4540 Materials Gold-plated metal XRF testing indicates gold plating over a copper and nickel alloy base metal Condition Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and display. Relief details remain crisp and attractive. Velvet backing shows minor handling wear. Easel stand and wall hanger are present and functional. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. A beautiful piece of Greek religious art produced for the Benaki Museum in Athens, suitable for display in a devotional setting, icon collection, or collection of museum reproductions and Orthodox Christian artwork.