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2004.18.106

Silver pectoral cross with a ring for suspension. [JP 12/3/2004]

2004.18.106

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Collection type
Object
Description
Silver pectoral cross with a ring for suspension. [JP 12/3/2004]
Long description
The bottom arms is the longest and the side arms only slightly shorter than the top arm. One side has been decoratively incised, and on the other side there is an inscription in Gee'ez (LETSDMARYAM: WIOILDKNI?I). [JP 12/3/2004]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Aksum
Person
Field collector David Roden Buxton
PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen
PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period
Date made: 1800-2000
Date collected
1940 - 1945
Acquisition information
Donated: 01/2004
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width 48 x 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2004.18.106

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Cross, Pendant, Inscription