A Collection of Ethiopian Coptic Silver Cross Pendants. A v...

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A Collection of Ethiopian Coptic Silver Cross Pendants.

A varied collection of Ethiopian Coptic cross pendants, each cast in silver and displaying a range of traditional cross forms. The group includes solid and pierced examples, with designs featuring openwork lattice patterns, concentric wheel motifs, stepped and flared arms, and finely punched or engraved surface decoration. Several crosses show pronounced geometric symmetry, while others incorporate rounded terminals or stylised extensions typical of Ethiopian devotional jewellery.

61g

L: Approximately 2.8-7.1cm

Provenance: Part of a private gentleman's collection, based in W London.

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Auction Date: 16th Jan 2026 at 1pm

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Fri 16th Jan 2026 1pm (Lots 1 to 500)