| Object Number | 87-13-28 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Coptic |
| Provenience | Ethiopia | Asmara |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | Carved wooden handcross. Cross is inside a diamon-shaped border; all 4 arms are leaf-shaped and equal in length. Border is incised with 4-point flowers and the cross with parallel striations. The stem or handle is incised with an interlocking chain design; the square wood plaque at its base is also incised with the 4-point flowers. One corner of the border around the cross is chipped. (previously L-897-41) |
| Length | 22 cm |
| Width | 9 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987 |
| Other Number | L-897-41 - Old Museum Number |
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