Early 20th C. Ethiopian Coptic Christian Steel Cross
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Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A personal-sized steel cross with elaborate lattice work designs and multiple smaller crosses along the peripheries. A thin and solid handle, with incised cross-hatch and swirled designs, holds both the larger top and smaller bottom portions within slotted fittings. The bottom section displays similar lattice-worked patterns as the top portion with a stylized braided cross at the terminal. Size: 3.875" W x 9.9" H (9.8 cm x 25.1 cm).
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection
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#125758
Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A personal-sized steel cross with elaborate lattice work designs and multiple smaller crosses along the peripheries. A thin and solid handle, with incised cross-hatch and swirled designs, holds both the larger top and smaller bottom portions within slotted fittings. The bottom section displays similar lattice-worked patterns as the top portion with a stylized braided cross at the terminal. Size: 3.875" W x 9.9" H (9.8 cm x 25.1 cm).
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#125758
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Minor tarnishing to metal surfaces, otherwise intact and very good.
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Early 20th C. Ethiopian Coptic Christian Steel Cross
Estimate $200 - $300
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