Early Ethiopian Coptic Steel Cross
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Description
**Originally Listed At $150**
Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A personal steel cross with elaborate lattice work and eleven cross-shaped designs along the upper periphery. The lattice-work design is secured inside a solid triangular-tipped handle with notched and incised sections which display "X" and dot-shaped designs. The bottom of the cross displays a square openwork addition with a three-pronged cross design, and is secured in a similar fashion to the upper lattice-work portion. A striking and highly-reflective example! Size: 4.75" W x 11.875" H (12.1 cm x 30.2 cm).
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection
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#125761
Africa, Ethiopia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A personal steel cross with elaborate lattice work and eleven cross-shaped designs along the upper periphery. The lattice-work design is secured inside a solid triangular-tipped handle with notched and incised sections which display "X" and dot-shaped designs. The bottom of the cross displays a square openwork addition with a three-pronged cross design, and is secured in a similar fashion to the upper lattice-work portion. A striking and highly-reflective example! Size: 4.75" W x 11.875" H (12.1 cm x 30.2 cm).
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#125761
Condition
Tarnishing across all surfaces, otherwise intact and excellent.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
Early Ethiopian Coptic Steel Cross
Estimate $50 - $75
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