Title

Hand cross, 15th century. Creator: Unknown.

Caption

Smooth iron, slender cross with slightly flared arms and 3 lobed extensions. There is a solid rectangular box at the base of the shaft.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM21A88_214

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

7,6Mb (154,4Kb) / 4,4in x 6,7in / 1323 x 2000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Africa hand religious education religion metal continent African cross Christian Christianity crosses location century crucifix iron artefact crucifixion artifact crucified Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African Art Educational Institution 15th century fifteenth century scientific institution the body sculpture Unknown Iron Heritage Art