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Pendant Cross
Unknown19th or 20th century
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Silver neck cross in the form of a Latin cross with applique decoration composed of small circles on the arms. There is one large circle in the center. Attached to the superior arm is a ring for suspension. On the back, a very thin line cross appears in relief. Condition: Good. Decoration shows evidence of wear.
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Details
- Title: Pendant Cross
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 19th or 20th century
- Location Created: Ethiopia
- Type: Ceremonial, Accessory
- Rights: Gift of George V. Corinaldi Jr.
- External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/2999/Pendant_Cross
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (5.7 x 3.5 cm)
- Culture: Amhara
- Collection: Arts of Africa
- Accession number: 79.72.27
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