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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Processional Cross
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Processional Cross

Maker Ethiopian Artist
DateMid-Late 18th Century
Made/manufacturedGondar, Africa
MediumBrass
Dimensions15 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (39.7 x 26 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LinePartial gift of Richard Faletti and Museum purchase. Funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Endowment, Michael A. Singer and the David A. Cofrin Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number2003.10.3
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DescriptionCross with joined arms and two brackets attached to central support. Incised surface with images of the Virgin and Child, Crucifixion, and a written inscription on lower arm.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ethiopian Artist
15th-16th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ethiopian Artist
14th-15th Century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ethiopian Artist
n.d.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ethiopian Artist
12th-15th Century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ethiopian Artist
n.d.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ethiopian Artist
n.d.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ethiopian Artist
n.d.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ethiopian Artist
n.d.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ethiopian Artist
n.d.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ethiopian Artist
n.d.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ethiopian Artist
12th or 15th century