Cross - Ethiopia
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Grande croce processionale, made in brass (ottone dorato/ottone fuso) from Ethiopia, linked to Christian Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo tradition, measuring 42 cm high, 27 cm wide and 1 cm deep, weighing 900 g, in good condition with rare use and minor wear for age, featuring a central relief of Saint George on horseback and a conical hollow handle with a side window for attachment to a processional staff.
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Large processional cross in a cast and pierced brass/bronze alloy. Latin cross form with lozenge-shaped terminals, entirely openwork decorated with interlacing geometric motifs - the typical Coptic Eternal Knot.
In the center, a circular medallion with a relief figure applied depicting a Saint on horseback (Saint George slaying the dragon), an iconographic subject greatly venerated in the Ethiopian Tewahedo Orthodox Church.
Hollow conical handle, with a lateral fenestration that reveals a small relief figure of an angel, used for mounting on a wooden staff for liturgical processions.
A work of notable artisanal quality, with rich symbolism. Each side of the cross ends with minor crosses inscribed in diamonds, a symbol of the spread of Christianity in the four directions.
Large processional cross in a cast and pierced brass/bronze alloy. Latin cross form with lozenge-shaped terminals, entirely openwork decorated with interlacing geometric motifs - the typical Coptic Eternal Knot.
In the center, a circular medallion with a relief figure applied depicting a Saint on horseback (Saint George slaying the dragon), an iconographic subject greatly venerated in the Ethiopian Tewahedo Orthodox Church.
Hollow conical handle, with a lateral fenestration that reveals a small relief figure of an angel, used for mounting on a wooden staff for liturgical processions.
A work of notable artisanal quality, with rich symbolism. Each side of the cross ends with minor crosses inscribed in diamonds, a symbol of the spread of Christianity in the four directions.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
900 g
Brass type
Cast brass, Gilt brass
Specific region of origin
Cristianesimo
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
42 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
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