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Processional Cross

Culture: Amhara
Medium: Copper alloy
Place Made: Ethiopia
Dates: 13th or 14th century
Dimensions: 10 x 4 3/4 x 1 in. (25.4 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 2000.95.1
Credit Line: Gift of Eric Goode
Image: Overall, 2000.95.1_transp4764.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Cast bronze processional cross with rectangular openwork superstructure and socket with decagonal cross section. The superstructure has a central motif of five small cutout Greek crosses arranged in a larger Greek cross design. Two sets of three crosses form the vertical edges of the composition. Condition: Good overall

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