old ethiopian coptic crosses

large processional crosses with intricate filigree metalwork.

cast in brass with a nickel silver plating using a lost-wax process, where the original wax sculpture is melted away once the cast is made. crosses like these have been produced in the same way since the 14th century.

one - 42cm x 18cm

two - 42cm x 23cm

three - 39cm x 17cm

four - 29cm x 16cm

measurements are an approximate guide

click on the design number to show a photograph of the corresponding cross.

£270.00

old ethiopian coptic crosses

£270.00