Unidentified
Christian Hand Held Cross
18th-20th century
Category
Culture
Central and Northern Highlands
Place Made
Ethiopia
Materials
Brass
Measurements
12 3/4 x 5 7/8 in (32.385 x 14.9225 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ambassador Franklin H. Williams, Jr.
Accession #
86.382.8
Description
Christian hand-held cross. Variation on cross fitchee form, with geometric openwork and incised linear decoration. Four cut-out birds in profile standing on edge of circular form.