diff --git a/sugar/graphics/tray.py b/sugar/graphics/tray.py
index f95cb494..064c3d00 100644
--- a/sugar/graphics/tray.py
+++ b/sugar/graphics/tray.py
@@ -302,4 +302,5 @@ class TrayIcon(gtk.ToolItem):
 
     def get_icon(self):
         return self._icon_widget.get_icon()
+    icon = property(get_icon, None)