abyssinian

Coptic Christian Cross. Prayer. Blessing. Handmade. Abyssinian. Ethiopia

Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures

This Abyssinian Cross reflects the elaborate style of Ethiopian crosses. The history of Christianity in Ethiopia is longstanding, dating back to the fourth century A.D.. At that time, King Ezana, ruler of Aksum, made it the court religion. Ethiopian monarchs gave notable monasteries larger crosses, but just… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-3968
Provenance/Origin: Ethiopia. Circa 1970s
Composition: Metal
Dimensions: 12.5" tall x 4.5 at widest
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 95.00 USD

Posted in Products, statue | Tagged abyssinian, aksum, ark, blessing, christian, christianity, church, coptic, court, covenant, cross, ethiopia, everlasing life, hand made, intertwined, king ezana, latticework, metal, monarchs, monastery, orthodox, prayer, religion, silver

Product Categories

C	Containers Bowls, Boxes, Bells, Gongs, Medicine Holders. Containers not considered vessels
F	Furniture / Furnishings Furniture, Furnishings, Wall Hangings, Screens, Lamps, Display Pieces, Pedestals, Paintings
M	Masks Masks and Headgear
R	Reference / Research Maps, Books and Materials
S	Statues & Figures Statues, Sculptures, Figures, Heads & Busts
V	Vessels & Vases Vessels, Urns, Vases, Incense Burners, Censers
W	Weapons Knives, Swords, Letter Openers, Phurbas, Spears, Blowpipes
O	Other not categorized Other and miscellaneous such as Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Games, Garments, Skulls