Gondar

Object Number:

87-13-26

Current Location:

Imagine Africa

Culture:

Coptic

Provenience:

Ethiopia

Section:

African

Materials:

Silver

Description:

Silver "Gondar" cross with socket. Cross filled with elaborate, interwoven filigree; 3 arms are also of filigreed crosses. The circle which has 2 incised angles and a Virgin and child above. The other side has the crucified Christ. The body of the cross is supported by a flat, semicircular band of silver, attached at either end to the filigree with silver clamps; tthe two ends of the band meet at the socket.

Height:

45cm

Length:

30.8cm

Depth:

4.5cm

Credit Line:

Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana

Other Number:

L-897-11

Old Museum Number