Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, Coptic, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A double-sided icon, featuring a low relief depiction of the Virgin and Child flanked by two winged angels on one side, and the Crucifixion with Saint John and a holy woman on the other, both images skillfully carved from slate with incised details and remains of red pigment. The icon is surrounded by a carved wood frame presenting balanced geometrical decorations and a protruding abstract cross with drilled and incised details above. Mounted on a wood block stand. Size: 3.125" W x 3.875" H (7.9 cm x 9.8 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on stand.

Provenance: Ex-private Ventura County, CA 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.

#121174

Perforations at ends of icon images for attaching former side panels - probably originally part of a miniature portable altar. Minor surface wear commensurate with age and use.