Finial

87-13-25

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-25
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Silver
Description

Silver processional ornament; finial for a staff. A silver globe decorated with beadline in bands across it is topped by a silver wire cross enclosed in a circle of silver wire. A number of silver chains dangle from the base of the cross; each chain ends in a hollow cone of silver.

Height 22 cm
Width 8.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-35 - Old Museum Number

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