Processional Cross, 12th–13th century, Ethiopia, Lasta region, Tigrinya peoples, Bronze, H. 12 7/16 x W. 5 7/16 x D. 1 in. (31.6 x 13.8 x 2.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Imbued with symbolic meaning and protective powers, crosses have been used as a sign of Ethiopian Orthodox Christian devotion since at least the fourth century A.D. Individual patrons commissioned crosses such as this example to give to religious institutions as acts of devotion
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Processional Cross, 12th–13th century, Ethiopia, Lasta region, Tigrinya peoples, Bronze, H, 12 7/16 x W, 5 D, 1, 31.6 13.8 2.5 cm, Metal-Ornaments, Imbued, symbolic meaning, protective powers, crosses, sign, Ethiopian Orthodox Christian, devotion, fourth, D, Individual patrons, commissioned, example, give, religious institutions, acts
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