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2004.18.38

Bronze processional cross with incised decoration on both sides. [AF [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]

2004.18.38

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bronze processional cross with incised decoration on both sides. [AF [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]
Long description
Small central cross surrounded by a large openwork circular frame from which extends the arms of the cross and several other trefoil shaped protrusions. The upper and side arms of the cross are square with an openwork trefoil on each of the outer edges. The lower arm of the cross is the conical shaped handle. Incised with dotted lines and zig-zag lines on both sides. [JP 19/3/2004]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen
PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period
Date made: 1700-1900
Date collected
By 2004
Acquisition information
Donated: 01/2004
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Incised, Process Cast, Process Riveted
Dimensions
Height: max 485 mm, Depth: max 49 mm, Width: max 383 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2004.18.38

Search terms: Religion, Cross

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