It is difficult for me to determine if the plaque was designed this way or if some of the metal flake on this icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, has worn off. When light is fully shinning on this icon it looks great as if it were designed this way yet as this picture shows it looks different without the light. Either way we rescued this antique icon from an estate auction and looking for a new home. Plaque is wood based and measures 4 3/4" by 4 1/2".  We are asking $6.00 only because of weight and shipping. We have only one.