Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), 19th or 20th century. Brass, 7 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (19.0 x 7.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr., 79.72.32. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Date

19th or 20th century

Geography

Place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Brass

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (19.0 x 7.4 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr.

Accession Number

79.72.32

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