Icon - Leather and wood - Coptic, Ethiopia
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Description from the seller
This icon (in Amharic: አዶ or ādo) is an example of ecclesiastical craftsmanship from the 20th century. It is entirely handmade. The icon has a book form and is made of leather, paper, wood and pigments, with blind stamps on the cover. Very beautifully detailed. The icon was acquired in situ and was owned by an apprentice priest in the holy place Lalibela, Ethiopia.
Since the fourth century, Ethiopia has a Christian tradition. Within this tradition Ethiopian art was born. Ethiopian churches are decorated with wall inscriptions and icons. In addition, holy scriptures are decorated with miniatures. Illiterate believers gained access to the stories of the Bible through visually depicted representations. The portrayal of the story is, in terms of importance, of primary significance. Therefore, representations are more focused on the expression of the story than on a realistic rendering. Later in the development of Ethiopian painting, details receive more attention and representations sometimes became more realistic.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateThis icon (in Amharic: አዶ or ādo) is an example of ecclesiastical craftsmanship from the 20th century. It is entirely handmade. The icon has a book form and is made of leather, paper, wood and pigments, with blind stamps on the cover. Very beautifully detailed. The icon was acquired in situ and was owned by an apprentice priest in the holy place Lalibela, Ethiopia.
Since the fourth century, Ethiopia has a Christian tradition. Within this tradition Ethiopian art was born. Ethiopian churches are decorated with wall inscriptions and icons. In addition, holy scriptures are decorated with miniatures. Illiterate believers gained access to the stories of the Bible through visually depicted representations. The portrayal of the story is, in terms of importance, of primary significance. Therefore, representations are more focused on the expression of the story than on a realistic rendering. Later in the development of Ethiopian painting, details receive more attention and representations sometimes became more realistic.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Coptic, Ethiopia
Material
Leather and wood
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
13 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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