Virgin Mary the Directress
Παναγία Οδηγήτρια
The Hodegetria, 'She who shows the Way', presents the Christ Child and points to him as the way of salvation.
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Certificate of Authenticity and Quality at the back, beside the mounting point. Delivered in a black luxury icon case.
The placard
Virgin Mary the Directress, feast day August 15. Bust (Half Figure) on Silver 999 with 24k Gold, carved panel.
Certificate and provenance
Every icon bears the studio’s distinctive title and logo, and carries a Certificate of Authenticity and Quality at the back, beside its mounting point.
About the icon
Hodegetria of Mt. Athos
In the Hodegetria type the Theotokos holds her Son on one arm and gestures towards him with her other hand, while the Child blesses and holds a scroll. The name comes from the Hodegon monastery in Constantinople, where a revered icon attributed to the Evangelist Luke was kept. It became one of the most widespread images of the Virgin and Child in Orthodox churches and homes. In this Silver Relief the icon is presented in 999 silver with 24k gold relief on a carved panel.
This is an authentic Pure Silver artwork with 24k Gold Plating, crafted according to Byzantine technique and style.
Once the natural wood panel is cut to the desired dimensions, our skilled craftsmen meticulously apply the Pure Silver Carved theme on the prepared surface and then the 24k Gold Plating, resulting to an exquisite work of art.
At the back of the icon, a mounting point is installed, accompanied by our Certificate of Authenticity and Quality. All of our artworks bear the studio’s distinctive title and logo.
A thorough quality inspection takes place before we secure the package with durable protective materials to ensure safe delivery.
Each icon is made to order. Once your order is ready to ship, you will receive the retail receipt and the tracking information via email.
- Subject
- Virgin Mary the Directress
- Feast day
- August 15
- Depiction
- Bust (Half Figure), portrait
- Technique
- Handcrafted, Byzantine technique and style
- Background
- Silver 999 with 24k Gold
- Panel
- Carved natural plywood
- Comes with
- Certificate of Authenticity and Quality, luxury icon case
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We deliver worldwide with FedEx and DHL Express: Standard shipping takes 8–10 business days and Express 1–3 business days. Every parcel is insured and tracked.
Orders to the USA and UK are sent with all import duties included, so the price you pay at checkout is the final price, with no customs bill on delivery. Customs in some countries may need an extra day or two to clear the parcel.
Each icon is made to order. The preparation time is shown next to the price, and you receive the receipt and tracking details by email when your icon ships.
Hang the icon from the mounting point on its back, away from direct sunlight, radiators and damp walls. Gold leaf and painted colours keep best in steady, dry conditions.
Dust it gently with a soft, dry brush or cloth. Never use water, sprays or cleaning products on the gold or the painted surface.
After a thorough quality inspection, your icon is placed in its black luxury icon case and secured with durable protective materials for the journey.
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