Triptych

87-13-21

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-21
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Sandstone
Description

Carved triptych of dark green sandstone. The outside faces of the 2 detachable panels are identically carved with a cross inside an intricate border. One inside panel has carving of the Virgin and Child; facing it is a saint or angel with sword. Other inside panel depicts the Crucifixion; facing is a sant with his hands raised in benediction. Each of the detachable panels is tied on at the right side with 2 peces of cotton twine. A handle at the top has a cross carved on either side.

Height 10.3 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-54 - Old Museum Number

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