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  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross Pattée (E330ZCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross Pattée (E330ZCE)

    $165.00
    Ht: 2.625″  W: 1.5″  || FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This simple but elegant Coptic Cross displays a commonly used tradition of including a circle surmounted on a Latin cross based on the Egyptian ankh set on a variation of a Cross Pattée with flaring arms. This unassuming yet striking pendant is heavy and large with a massive presence that is softened by its smooth surface and simple elegance.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross Pattée(E328TCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross Pattée(E328TCE)

    $175.00
    Ht: 2.625″  W: 1.625″   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This elegant antique Ethiopian Coptic cross was fashioned as a Cross Pattée with flaring arms that narrow towards the center and expand to its end. Often crosses made prior to the early 20th century in small villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. This weighty piece was made using the lost-wax process to create a one-of-a-kind pendant, embellished with six round protruding bosses and etched dots added after the lost wax process. The chain necklace is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross with Birds (E305YBL) $115

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross with Birds (E305YBL) $115

    $115.00
    H: 2.5”  W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This heavy vintage pendant  is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. Two stylized birds under the circular portion at the top artistically and spiritually transform the Cross into the Tree of Life symbolizing the beginning of humanity and end of time, the lineage of the Ethiopian people to the Queen of Shebas and provided wood for the True Cross. The etched circles are the protective eyes that bring blessings avert the “evil eye.” The center of  is a cross pattée, with flared even sized arms and the bottom is a tri-partite design with triangular finials on the lower three arms, all symbols of the Trinity. containing circles –  protective eyes to bring personal blessings and deflect misfortune. It is centered with a cross pattée with flared even-sized arms.  The chain necklace is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross with Internal Latin Cross (E304YBL) $110

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Cross with Internal Latin Cross (E304YBL) $110

    $110.00
    H: 2.75”  W: 1.625″  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This elegant Ethiopian cross displays the distinctive tri-partite design of Coptic crosses with rounded horizontal arms and bottom symbolizing  the Trinity, portion of a circle symbolizing eternity, and apotropaic symbols to repel evil forces and avert the “evil eye.” Made using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind piece with etched details on the front and some on the back and signs of wear. The chain necklace is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Fleury Cross with Textured Surface (E339DCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Coptic Fleury Cross with Textured Surface (E339DCE)

    $175.00
    Ht: 2.375″  W: 1.937″  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This magnificent Ethiopian Cross is a Fleury or Floriated Trefoil Cross with the end of each arm splayed out into three pointed lobes with ends in decorative clusters of three bosses representing the Trinity. The body is embellished with parallel rows of small granulates resulting in a wonderfully textured surface. The bosses and granulates were added after the lost wax process, making this a remarkable and unique one-of-a-kind work or art.

    The chain necklace is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Woven Matrix, Axum (E325ZLX) $125

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Woven Matrix, Axum (E325ZLX) $125

    $125.00
     Ht: 2.5″  W: 1.325″  | | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    The top of this early 20th century Ethiopian Cross is circular with pierced and etched circles enclosing a stylized cross. The circle reflects the Egyptian ankh but was reinterpreted by Copts to symbolize Christ’s halo, divinity and resurrection. The three arms are decorated with an etched crisscross matrix on the front representing the “never-end-knot” and end in stylized rectangles which are a reference to ;the Arc of the Covenant. A stylized Cross Pattée with flaring arms is enclosed in the center.  The necklace chain necklace is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E331PCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E331PCE)

    $175.00
    Ht: 2.125″  W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This simple elegant Ethiopian Cross neck pendant is a plain Latin Cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center.  With a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth.  Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Chain is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E332FCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E332FCE)

    $175.00
    Ht: 2.375  W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This simple elegant Ethiopian-cross  pendant is a plain Latin cross, the universal symbol of Christianity, 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 from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Often crosses made prior to or early in the 20th century in small Ethiopian villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work. The necklace chain is not included.

  • Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E333GCE)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E333GCE)

    $195.00
    Ht: 2.75″  W: 1.81″  |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This simple elegant Ethiopian Cross pendant is a plain Latin Cross, the universal symbol of Christianity,  surmounted by a raised rounded cross in the center.  Although an unusually large pendants with a heavy with a distinct and massive feel, its soft edges and matted surface from years of wear impart a feeling of grace and warmth. Crosses made prior to the early 20th century in small villages by skilled local metal smiths were simpler, yet they are strikingly beautiful and powerful. Made using the lost-wax process, each is a one-of-a-kind work of art. The necklace chain is not included.

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Hsun Ok Monk's Offering Vessel, Burma/Myanmar #6220BME

    Antique/Vintage Hsun Ok Monk’s Offering Vessel, Burma/Myanmar #6220BME

    Original price was: $725.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 26″ Dia: 12.5″|FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    This elegant hsun-ok reveals much about the Burmese: their profound belief in Buddhism and commitment to support the monastic life, remarkable woodworking and lacquerware skills and sense of simplistic elegant design and form. This has a simple yet striking silhouette with raised circular layers on a pedestal base and woven vertical bands topped by a tall round finial recalling a Buddhist pagoda or stupa. This graceful piece is a perfect accent for any décor.

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  • Antique/Vintage Jetayu Mask, Museum Quality Stand, Bali (1208BEK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Antique/Vintage Jetayu Mask, Museum Quality Stand, Bali (1208BEK) SPECIAL PRICE

    $650.00

    This exceptional polychrome mask (topeng in Java, tapel in Bali) of Jatayu blends Balinese ethnic and folk-art with Hindu cultural traditions. Indonesia was part of the larger Hindu Majapahit Empire (1293-1527), is now a Muslim majority but Bali remains mostly Hindu. Balinese masks are often made from a single piece of local pulai wood whose…

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16850BME

    Antique/Vintage Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16850BME

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $375.00.
    H: 8.25″  W: 3.125″  D: 2.25″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    This Kitchen God and his Wife is posed as streamlined virtual mirror-images and fashioned with a general quality relying on paint rather than deep carving for details. They sit on backless chairs on a plinth, with simplified gold officials’ robes with long color sashes, and well-carved black and gilt head gear. The wife’s face is smooth, generalized and the male face has a more deeply carved surface and painted highlights.

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