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Silver coptic crosses

Posted by Jose M. Pery on September 22, 2012 at 12:34pm

This is another set of silver coptic crosses bought in Egypt some 25 years ago. I do not think that they are much older than that. The silver brooch was also bought at that time and represents typical Nubian houses in Upper Egypt.

Comments

Toya September 22, 2012 at 5:24pm

Wonderful collection, arrangement, and photograph. I particularly like the Nubian house brooch.
Jose M. Pery September 22, 2012 at 5:34pm

Thanks a lot, Toya.
Eva Baby September 22, 2012 at 6:28pm

I agree with Toya, beautiful crosses, you say they are general coptic crosses? I did not know, I thought they were particularly Ethiopian. But nice to know. I like them all, and also especially the little Nubian house brooch!
Jose M. Pery September 22, 2012 at 6:43pm

Well yes, Eva. That is what they told you. I agree with you though that they strongly remind me of Ethiopian ones ....
ingrid Langerak June 10, 2014 at 4:16am

Hi Jose, A nice display. But I have to confirm like Eva that these are Ethiopian crosses. Not all coptic, two are catholic. Egyptians liked the Ethiopian crosses and ordered them for their own market. The age you gave them is correct could be also older of about 1968. That is when I saw them made in Addis by the town jewellers. These are mostly sawn out of a plate of silver with a blue print on it. 4 pcs, the are done with the lost wax system, that means molded (the Axum crosses). Gr. Ingrid.
Chantal June 10, 2014 at 11:12am

Such an interesting variety.The little brooch is so sweet.