Cross

87-13-23

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

View All (9) Object Images

Object Number 87-13-23
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Stone
Description

Carved stone handcross. The top of the cross is diamond-shaped in outline: one side has a carved depiction of the Crucifixion and the other has a stylized cross. The side with the Crucifixion also depicts one apostle on the handle and three on the rectangular plaque near the bottom. (previously L-897-53)

Length 20 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-53 - Old Museum Number

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.