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

Pectoral Cross

Maker Ethiopian Artist
DateLate 15th century
Made/manufacturedEthiopia, Africa
MediumSilver gilt
Dimensions2003.10.2With chain: 12 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 3/8 in. (31.1 × 7.9 × 1 cm)
Pendant only: 3 7/8 × 3 1/8 × 3/8 in. (9.8 × 7.9 × 1 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LinePartial gift of Richard Faletti and museum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Art Acquisition Fund, Michael A. Singer, and the David A. Cofrin Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number2003.10.1
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionSilver with incised gilt figure on each side of cross pendant. One side depicts Mary holding the Christchild and reverse side has an image of God the father surrounded by the Four Beasts of Heaven.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ethiopian Artist
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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 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
China
Tang Dynasty (618-907), 8th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
China
Tang Dynasty (618-907), 8th 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.