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87-13-26

Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-26
Current Location Africa Galleries - On Display
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Date Made ca. 1950–1982 CE
Section African
Materials Silver Alloy
Description

Silver "Gondar" cross with socket. Cross filled with elaborate, interwoven filigree; 3 arms are also of filigreed crosses. The circle which has 2 incised angles and a Virgin and child above. The other side has the crucified Christ. The body of the cross is supported by a flat, semicircular band of silver, attached at either end to the filigree with silver clamps; tthe two ends of the band meet at the socket.

Height 0 cm
Length 44.4 cm
Width 30.5 cm
Depth 4.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-11 - Old Museum Number

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