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87-13-28

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Carved wooden handcross. Cross is inside a diamon-shaped border; all 4 arms are leaf-shaped and equal in length. Border is incised with 4-point flowers and the cross with parallel striations. The stem or handle is incised with an interlocking chain design; the square wood plaque at its base is also incised with the 4-point flowers. One corner of the border around the cross is chipped. (previously L-897-41)

Length 22 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-41 - Old Museum Number

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