Unidentified
Brass Processional Cross
18th-20th century
Category
Culture
Central and Northern Highlands
Place Made
Ethiopia
Materials
Brass, copper
Measurements
17 3/8 x 13 3/16 x 1 3/4 in (44.1325 x 33.49625 x 4.445 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ambassador Franklin H. Williams, Jr.
Accession #
86.382.1
Description
Christian processional cross. Variation on cross fitchee form with intricate geometric open work and incised linear interlacing. Conical hollow base attached with copper rivets. No figurative representation.