Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Amhara

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Caption

Amhara. Hand Cross (mäsqäl), 15th century. Iron, 16 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in. (42.5 x 8.9 x 0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Eric Goode, 2000.95.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Amhara

Title

Hand Cross (mäsqäl)

Date

15th century

Geography

Place made: Ethiopia

Medium

Iron

Classification

Ornament

Dimensions

16 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in. (42.5 x 8.9 x 0.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Eric Goode

Accession Number

2000.95.2

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