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On View In:
Gallery 254
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Artist:
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Artist Unknown
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Title:
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Processional cross
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Date:
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15th century
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Medium:
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Copper
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Dimensions:
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12 5/8 x 7 x 1 1/16 in. (32.07 x 17.78 x 2.7 cm)
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Credit Line:
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The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund
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Location:
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Gallery 254
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Artist/Creator(s)
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Name:
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Artist Unknown
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Object Description
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Inscriptions:
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Classification:
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Ceremonial Objects
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Physical Description:
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intricate, nearly square design of circles connected with curvalinear latticework on a tapered, ringed shaft; small crosses on outer points; small perforations throughout lattice; 2 teardrop-shaped loops at top of shaft with 2 J shapes next to teardrops
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Creation Place:
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Africa, Ethiopia, East Africa region, ,
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Accession #:
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98.244.2
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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