ANTIQUE ITALY Our Lady of Mount Carmel PROTECTION Religious medal marked TRECY. It measures 1 and 9/16 (4 cm). WEIGHT: 26.4 GRAMS. The icon belongs to the Carmelites’ basilica church in Naples, Italy. It bears the title “La Bruna, ” or “the dark one”. It derives its title from the dark color of the flesh tones applied to Mary. This touching image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is frequently imitated in other depictions of Mary, Queen Beauty of Carmel around the world. The style of the icon captures a certain “tenderness, ” in which the Mother’s head lies in fond proximity to that of her Child. The Greeks nicknamed this type “the sweet kiss” icon. The Carmelite exemplar was painted in the first half of the thirteenth century, on wood, measuring 1 by. 80 meters 39 in. , and in accordance with Byzantine criteria for iconography. Within 24 hours the items won are sent to winners. And please keep in mind that I can not influence any speed loss products reaching the destination. Please if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me. Sometimes mistakes are made so. Please contact me if you have any problems and I’m sure we can work it out. Thank you for your time and interest in my auctions. Watch my other auctions. I stand behind my goods, so you can shop at my store with confidence. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Medals”. The seller is “treasure.antique” and is located in this country: RO. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Religion: Christianity
- Featured Refinements: Religious Medal
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
