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Pendant Cross

Culture: Amhara
Medium: Silver
Place Made: Ethiopia
Dates: 19th or 20th century
Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 1 3/16 in. (4.8 x 3.0 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 79.72.14
Credit Line: Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr.
Image: Overall, 79.72.14_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Silver neck cross in form of a Latin cross with decorative designs incised on both sides: on one side an inscription is incised along the width of the cross. Incised X forms decorate the length. On the other side, diamond forms are incised of all the arms and in the center of the cross there is a floral motif enclosed in a circle. The top of the superior arm is pierced and surmounted by a ring for suspension. Condition: Very good, evidence of wear.

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