18th Century Icon: St. Demetrius Slaying Skyloyan | Tempera on Wood African/Tribal representing the infinite compassion and

representing the infinite compassion and mercy shown to all beings

symbolizing infinite compassion and insight

While this statuettes like this were made during the late 19th century and intended to mimic the appearance of ancient bronzes recovered from archaeological sites

a dragon's body

with natural imperfections in the wood

18th Century Icon: St. Demetrius Slaying Skyloyan | Tempera on Wood African/Tribal representing the infinite compassion andTraveling Man Treasures is selling this extremely rare hand painted wood church tile from Thessaloniki, Greece. The gorgeous tile is estimated to be from the mid 18th century, and was created specifically for a Greek Orthodox Church in the area. An earthquake destroyed the church in which it was displayed (date unknown) and this tile was recovered in 1957. The tile is in fair condition as shown and no restoration work has been done on the piece. This