Processional Cross, 14th–15th century, Ethiopia, Lasta region, Tigrinya peoples, Brass, H. 10 1/2 x W. 5 in. ( x

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Processional Cross, 14th–15th century, Ethiopia, Lasta region, Tigrinya peoples, Brass, H. 10 1/2 x W. 5 in. ( x ), Metal-Sculpture, Ethiopian crosses are unique among Christian art for their variety of form. The cross became the object of intense devotion soon after the conversion of the Aksumite empire to Christianity around 330 A

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