Christ, and Mother & Child, Medium Diptych Handmade Icon Product Type_Tinners Hares 5 Inches x Height 16

5 Inches x Height 16

Small Plain Sterling Silver Cross

The title "Tinner's Hares" or "Tinner's Rabbits"  was thought to be an association with the tin mining industry

A flaw in the original block of stone may have come to light as work progressed and forced the mason to re-set out his design accordingly - such changes of plan were not uncommon and are a fascinating insight into working practices of the time

Size of case when closed: Depth 1

Christ, and Mother & Child, Medium Diptych Handmade Icon Product Type_Tinners Hares 5 Inches x Height 16Handmade Diptych Orthodox Byzantine style Icon (Eikon) recessed wooden handmade Diptych Icon, using canvas, egg tempera and imitation gold leaf. These quality Icons have rich colours and a beautiful appearance, made by a small Icon company in Greece, using fine quality materials and techniques. All sizes are an approximate so may vary slightly. Height: 18 cm x 12. 5cm (closed) 7 inches x 5 inches (closed) PLEASE NOTE: Colour and design may slightly