18th Century Hand Cross, Ethiopia
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18th Century Hand Cross, Ethiopia
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- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Ethiopia
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1780-1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Old wire-work repair as seen in image. Hand crosses were revered objects and would be repaired if at all possible rather than being discarded.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU104801536552
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