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Rare Ethiopian hand cross 02.06.469

Fine chiseled hand cross with both side of its central handle a representation of Saint George. The bottom part has a human face and guez inscription on the other side.

  • Ref.:02.06.469
  • Size:Height: 300 mm; width: 30 mm
  • Weight:264 gr

Category

  • Ethiopian Christian art & crosses 02.06Horn of Africa 29.03Orthodox Crosses 17.02
  • JEWELRY FROM THE HORN OF AFRICA 02Ethiopian Christian Art 17REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIA

Material

  • MetalSilverSilver/nickel or nickel/copper alloyAloy with poor silver contentTested

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)

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