Neck Cross
Maker
Ethiopian Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 15/16 x 1 7/16 in. (5 x 3.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Ruth P. Phillips Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number2010.50.14
DescriptionSolid silver pendant cross with ring of suspension; cut out from silver coin, Maria Theresa thaler; surface of the cross shows partial image of the buxom Empress portrayed on the fornt/obverse side of Maria Theresa thaler; the reverse side of the cross shows the partial image of the Habsburg Double Eagle; on both sides, there is a partial view of Latin inscriptions
