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$175.00 Original price was: $175.00.$148.75Current price is: $148.75.
Ht: 3.125″ W: 1.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!
This antique Ethiopian Cross combines several cultural traditions: an Egyptian round ankh surmounted on cross pattée with flaring arms that narrow towards the center. This striking pendant is heavy and large with a massive presence softened by its smooth surface and simple elegance. Prior to the 20th-century, pendant crosses were often made in small villages by skilled local metal smiths that were simpler, yet strikingly beautiful and powerful. The coin silver chain is not included.
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$165.00 Original price was: $165.00.$140.25Current price is: $140.25.
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.
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$175.00 Original price was: $175.00.$148.75Current price is: $148.75.
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.
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$115.00 Original price was: $115.00.$97.75Current price is: $97.75.
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.
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$110.00 Original price was: $110.00.$93.50Current price is: $93.50.
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.
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$175.00 Original price was: $175.00.$148.75Current price is: $148.75.
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.
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$125.00 Original price was: $125.00.$106.25Current price is: $106.25.
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.
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$175.00 Original price was: $175.00.$148.75Current price is: $148.75.
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.
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$175.00 Original price was: $175.00.$148.75Current price is: $148.75.
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.
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$195.00 Original price was: $195.00.$165.75Current price is: $165.75.
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.
Click here for the Blog The Evolution and Brilliance of Ethiopian Crosses
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
H: 16″ W: 13 ” D: 1″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
This glass painting of a peacock was one of a pair of inset panels along with Krishna Playing his Flute (3982) in a highly decorative piece inset in antique Indian cabinet or chest. Beautifully painted with reflective silver accents it is a vibrant and remarkable wall hanging. As both panels were originally displayed together, we recommend they be kept as a pair. Peacocks, the national bird of India, are an integral part of Hindu and Indian art and culture depicted in spiritual and decorative art.
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$395.00 Original price was: $395.00.$335.75Current price is: $335.75.
H: 16″ W: 13″ D: 1″ | | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING
This vibrant glass painting of Krishna along with the panel of a Peacock (3983MCE) were insets in a highly decorated Indian wood cabinet or chest. Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu deities, beautifully depicted here in a bright yellow dhoti, peacock feather crown, and jewels in serenading his adoring gopis with his engaging flute. The unique frame complements the painting’s richness and vintage feel.
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