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2004.18.120

Half of a bronze pectoral cross.

2004.18.120

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Collection type
Object
Description
Half of a bronze pectoral cross.
Long description
The cross has been damaged in a fire and only half remains. In its undamaged form the cross consisted of a central square with an inscription around its edge. Only half of this central square remains - a triangular section extending from one corner to another. Adjoined to each of the two remaining sides of the cross are two doves facing each other, a cross and some openwork. Engraved on either side (as recorded by Juel-Jensen below) with biblical images but these are very faint. [JP 29/4/2004]
Geographical reference
Eritrea
Africa > Eastern Africa > Eritrea
Kohain Dabra Maryam
Person
Field collector David Roden Buxton
PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen
PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period
Date made: 1400-1500
Date collected
1940 - 1949
Acquisition information
Donated: 01/2004
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length x Width 155 x 104 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2004.18.120

Search terms: Religion, Writing, Cross, Inscription