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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…
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- 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
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Detail: These are Tibetan Buddhist blessing stones. Inscribed on one side is a 6-syllabled prayer / mantra of Avalokiteshwara or Chenrezig. On the other side are the eyes of Buddha. These were hand crafted by Tibetan refugees. Recently crafted.
- Item Number: O-0049
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet
- Composition: Stones or perhaps a ceramic compound
- Dimensions: 3" long x 2" wide x 3/8" thick
- Weight: 9.5 ounces for three
- Price: $40.00 USD for the three