Pair of Ethiopian Orthodox processional crosses in pierced brass on a steel display stand
Two Ethiopian brass processional crosses with openwork latticework mounted on a steel stand
Larger Ethiopian brass processional cross mounted singly on steel display stand
Smaller Ethiopian brass processional cross mounted on steel stand, obverse view
Smaller Ethiopian brass processional cross mounted singly on steel stand, reverse view
Detail of Ethiopian processional cross central latticework with herringbone-incised brass collars
Detail of Ethiopian processional cross openwork loops and brass tang above the staff socket
Detail of Ethiopian brass processional cross arm terminal with concentric roundels and interlace
Detail of Ethiopian processional cross left arm terminal in pierced and incised brass
Close detail of Ethiopian processional cross central square with interlaced brass latticework
Detail of Ethiopian processional cross central plaque incised with a looped cross in brass
Detail of smaller Ethiopian processional cross left arm terminal with interlace and roundels
Detail of smaller Ethiopian processional cross right arm terminal in incised openwork brass
Detail of Ethiopian processional cross central plaque incised with a winged angel figure
Blackened steel display stand with two hammered conical supports for processional crosses

Pair of Ethiopian Orthodox Processional Crosses

$3,200

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Two Ethiopian Orthodox processional crosses (meskel) in pierced brass, cast and incised brass, of differing sizes and related design. The cross-shaped bodies contain interlaced strapwork and latticework, with expanded terminals composed of circular interlace, angular knots, and small looped projections. Incised geometric borders articulate the arms. Ethiopia, Late 19th to Early 20th Century

The larger cross has an openwork square at its center. The smaller cross has a central panel incised with a cross on one face and a winged figure on the other, probably an angel. Paired openwork loops flank each shaft above a tapered socket for mounting on a processional staff. Both are raised on a later blackened steel stand with hammered conical supports of differing heights, which allows the crosses to be displayed together or singly. There are old solder repairs to the lower section of the smaller cross, and wear consistent with age and liturgical use.

Height: 29 in. (74 cm.)
Width: 24 in. (61 cm.)
Depth: 10 in. (25 cm.)

Provenance: From a John Wheatman-designed Presidio Heights residence, San Francisco.

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