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Cross with leaf-like curving arms and small cruciform shapes sprouting form top and side arms. Bracket with wide loops below cross connect it to shaft. Inscribed surface with interlace pattern of "eyes".
Processional Cross
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Processional Cross

Maker Ethiopian Artist
Date14th-15th century
Place of originEthiopia, Africa
MediumBronze
DimensionsOther: 13 x 7 in. (33 x 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
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 number2003.10.7
Collections
Visual DescriptionCross with leaf-like curving arms and small cruciform shapes sprouting form top and side arms. Bracket with wide loops below cross connect it to shaft. Inscribed surface with interlace pattern of "eyes".
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