Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), 19th or 20th century. Copper alloy, 9 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (24.7 x 10.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.12. (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

Copper alloy

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (24.7 x 10.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams

Accession Number

88.192.12

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