January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 26: A Collection of Ethiopian Coptic Silver Cross Pendants.
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A Collection of Ethiopian Coptic Silver Cross Pendants.
A group of Ethiopian Coptic cross pendants, each formed in silver and presented in a variety of traditional cross types. The pendants display a range of pierced, engraved, and textured surfaces, including latticework panels, dotted borders, raised bosses, and linear incisions. Several examples feature symmetrical openwork designs, while others are solid with softly rounded or flared arms. The suspension loops vary in form, from simple rounded bails to integrated geometric extensions.
70g
Approximately 5-6.3cm
Provenance: Part of a private gentleman’s collection, based in W London.
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