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CrossZagwe dynasty, 13th-14th century

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Brass processional cross with pierced circular medallion, small cross finials around the rim, and a cylindrical honey-colored handle on a metal rod
Ethiopian processional cross in brass or gilt metal, with circular openwork head featuring concentric rings, small cross finials at the perimeter, a wheel-form center cross, and a tapered handle with ringed collar.

Unknown, Cross, Zagwe dynasty, 13th-14th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by the Ancient Art Deaccession Fund and the Decorative Arts and Design Deaccession Fund in honor of the museum’s 50th anniversary, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Cross
Culture
Africa, Ethiopia
Place Made
Ethiopia
Date Made
Zagwe dynasty, 13th-14th century
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
10 × 4 × 1 in. (25.4 × 10.16 × 2.54 cm) Installation: 13 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (34.29 × 9.53 × 9.53 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by the Ancient Art Deaccession Fund and the Decorative Arts and Design Deaccession Fund in honor of the museum’s 50th anniversary
Accession Number
M.2015.18.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
African Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Gifts on the Occasion of LACMA's 50th Anniversary. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2015.

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