Caption

Hand cross, Ethiopian workshop. The arms of the cross are each formed by three stacked discs adjacent to one side of the square forming the central part of the cross. The handle, in the shape of an elongated rectangle, merges into a rectangular plaque with a rhomboid projection at the lower edge. Decoration on both sides. Side A: Within the square is a carved motif of a cross made of braid. From the base of the cross grow stylized flowers resembling tulips—one on the left and two on the right. Within the discs is a quatrefoil motif made of braid. The handle is decorated with braid. The plaque is decorated with braid framed in a zigzag strip. The inset is decorated with a braid. Side B: Square decorated with a crystal ornament; discs divided diagonally into eight wedges. The handle is decorated with a braid. The plate is decorated with a braided quatrefoil motif. The inset is decorated with a braided motif. 20th century, Ethiopia. Cross. Height 27.5 cm; width 10.5 cm., A carved wooden object with a long rectangular shaft topped by a cross-shaped head composed of circular and square elements, displaying intricate geometric and interlaced carved patterns; the wood shows warm brown and tan tones with darker brown recesses that emphasize the carved details, set against a pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A00_082

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68.7Mb (3.8Mb) / 13.3in x 20.0in / 4000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hand cross Ethiopian workshop arms cross formed three stacked discs adjacent side square forming central part handle shape elongated rectangle merges rectangular plaque rhomboid projection lower edge Decoration sides Side A Within square carved motif braid base grow stylized flowers resembling tulips left two right discs quatrefoil motif decorated plaque braid framed zigzag strip inset Side B Square decorated crystal ornament divided diagonally eight wedges plate braided quatrefoil motif braided motif 20th century Ethiopia Cross Height 27.5 cm width 10.5 cm carved wooden object long rectangular shaft topped cross-shaped head composed circular square elements displaying intricate geometric interlaced carved patterns wood warm brown tan tones darker brown recesses emphasize carved details set pale gray background.