Pendant Cross
- Culture: Amhara
- Medium: Silver
- Place Made: Ethiopia
- Dates: 19th or 20th century
- Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (5.7 x 3.5 cm)
- Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor - Accession Number: 79.72.27
- Credit Line: Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr.
- Image: Overall, 79.72.27_view1_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
- Catalogue Description: Silver neck cross in the form of a Latin cross with applique decoration composed of small circles on the arms. There is one large circle in the center. Attached to the superior arm is a ring for suspension. On the back, a very thin line cross appears in relief. Condition: Good. Decoration shows evidence of wear.
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