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87-13-27

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-27
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Carved wooden processional cross. The stem ends in an open socket. The cross is diamond-shaped and has openwork carving. The top of the stem and the bottom of the cross have an open wooden circle. Both faces are incised, although differently; one face has a short line of carved Coptic script. (previously L-897-12)

Length 52 cm
Width 28 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-12 - Old Museum Number

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