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Hand cross, 14th/15th century - Ethiopia

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Hand cross, 14th/15th century - Ethiopia

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bronze, cast in one piece, corpus in openwork design, handle-shaped projections on both sides of the spout, old age patina, on wooden base;
every Ethiopian clergyman always carried a hand cross with him. When he met a believer, he held the cross up to him. The believer then touched the cross adoringly with his forehead, and then kissed it. In addition it was used to drive away demons and to bless healing water.
M: 23 cm x 13 cm, M: 9,1 inch x 5,1 inch
Provenance:
Collection Sachau-Zeies, Wittlich, Germany

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Hand cross, 14th/15th century - Ethiopia

Name: Hand cross, 14th/15th century - Ethiopia
SKU: 50969916
Price: 6000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €6,000 - €12,000

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