Object Number | 87-13-27 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Coptic |
Provenience | Ethiopia | Asmara |
Section | African |
Materials | Wood |
Description | Carved wooden processional cross. The stem ends in an open socket. The cross is diamond-shaped and has openwork carving. The top of the stem and the bottom of the cross have an open wooden circle. Both faces are incised, although differently; one face has a short line of carved Coptic script. (previously L-897-12) |
Length | 52 cm |
Width | 28 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987 |
Other Number | L-897-12 - Old Museum Number |
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