Antique Ethiopian Crosses were made from melted coins whose silver content was variable depending on where, when, composition with other metals and the auspices under which it was made. In the 19th century silver Austrian Maria Theresa silver coins called Thalers were the main source of coin silver. They were melted and poured into lost wax molds to create pendants and since Thaler coins had a regulated silver content of.833 silver, these crosses were high grade coin silver.
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Rare antique high grade silver amulet, high relief of Lord Krishna sitting in the Tree of Life playing his flute serenading the Gopis. Truly magnificent pendant symboling Hindu belief in the interplay between deities and the human soul.
Ethiopian Fleury cross with arms ending in 3 pointed lobes representing the Trinity. Coin silver lost wax body centered with a square and embellished with small granulates for a vibrant textured surface.
Large heavy pendant Cross Pattée is topped with a modification of the Egyptian round ankh. Simple elegance. surmounted on softened by smooth surface and
From the Shoa region, this simple but elegant Ethiopian Cross Pattée with flaring arms was made using the lost-wax process and embellished with 6 round protruding bosses and etched dots.
Cross displaying distinctive tri-partite Coptic cross design with rounded horizontal arms and bottom symbolizing the Trinity. The partial circle symbolize eternity and is an apotropaic symbol to avert the “evil eye.”
Antique/vintage coin silver Fleury Cross centered with raised Latin Cross with bordered edge. Three florals trefoil lobes at the arms symbolize the Holy Trinity, new growth and renewal of life. Lost wax, one-of-a-kind.
This magnificent antique/vintage coin silver Ethiopian Fleury Cross with arms in 3 pointed lobes and tri-part decorative designs represents the Trinity. Attached small granulates added after lost wax process creates a wonderful textured surface
Elegant, large and heavy Latin Cross pendant with a raised rounded cross in the center and soft patina.
Elegant Ethiopian Latin Cross with a raised rounded cross in center. Soft edges and matted surface from wear impart feeling of grace and warmth. Made using lost-wax, it is one-of-a-kind. Chain not included.
Simple Latin cross surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center. Although it is heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Unadorned Latin crosses are relatively rare.
Antique Ethiopian Cross is unique as crucifixes with an image of Christ are rare in the Coptic tradition. Made by lost wax, the Christ figure and decorative arm ornaments were added, making a wonderful one-of-a-kind pendant with a warm patina.
Large and heavy vintage one-of-a-kind lost wax Axum cross with a never-ending knot and flared arms with modified rectangles representing the Ark of the Covenant.
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