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IMG_1172 antique silver guilded Ethiopian coptic cross

Posted by ingrid Langerak on March 6, 2015 at 9:31pm
Bakc side of an antique silver guilded Ethiopia coptic cross, very rare, work is superb. Done in the lost wax system but with enormous care. Both side done with the same care. It measures 4 x 3 cm and a 1 cm bail.It is a combination of Solomonic/Axum style.
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  • ingrid Langerak March 6, 2015 at 9:42pm

    Details of one of the charming Ethiopian coptic crosses.

  • Eva Baby March 6, 2015 at 10:00pm

    good to read it is guilded,  so one knows why it has this golden- yellowish touch

  • Betty March 7, 2015 at 9:35pm

    It's stunning from either side. I love the beautiful engravings... The top part with the bail is also very unusual. I love it!

  • ingrid Langerak March 7, 2015 at 9:50pm

    You know Betty, the top part has also the wings which makes it again part of the Lalibella designs, You know that one of the designs of Lalibella always have wings or birds. Like 12 wings representing the 12 disciples. So actually this cross has so many caracteristic of many  types that it is really just a design done by the jeweler and I think he used whatever he  like. Most probably a jeweler from Tigrai who has been influences from different areas. Gr. Ingrid.

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