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Pendant Cross

Culture: Amhara
Medium: Silver
Place Made: Ethiopia
Dates: 19th or 20th century
Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 2 in. (7.0 x 5.1 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 79.72.19
Credit Line: Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr.
Image: Overall, 79.72.19_view2_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Silver neck cross in shape of a square. Notched tringular-like forms extend from each side and from the bottom. The square is pierced by four round holes. The surface is incised with circles and dots. The reverse is smooth except for a few dots. At the top is a hinge to which is attached a solid triangular like finial which is surmounted by a ring for suspension. Two rows of small dots decorate each side of the triangle. CONDITION: Very good.

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