Cross - tiger-striped - Ethiopia

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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Large Ethiopian handmade cross in wrought iron.
On one side, a text in Ge'ez has been engraved, and on the other side, the representation of Saint George conquering the dragon is engraved.
Beautiful patina, rare for sale, there is just a small reserve price.
Sold on its base
Period: 18th-19th
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Tigray
Dimensions: 42 x 10 centimetres

Large Ethiopian handmade cross in wrought iron.
On one side, a text in Ge'ez has been engraved, and on the other side, the representation of Saint George conquering the dragon is engraved.
Beautiful patina, rare for sale, there is just a small reserve price.
Sold on its base
Period: 18th-19th
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Tigray
Dimensions: 42 x 10 centimetres

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
350 g
Specific region of origin
Axum
Number of objects
1
Material
Iron
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Ethnic group/culture
tiger-striped
Height
42 cm
Indigenous object name
Meskel
Width
10 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Depth
0.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Style
Antique
Sold by
FranceVerified
105
Objects sold
Private

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