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Late18th century
- Medium
- Wood, paint
- Classification
- Paintings
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (closed): 10 x 7.6 x 2 cm (3 15/16 x 3 x 13/16 in.)
- Culture
- Ethiopia
- Museum
- Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Francine L. Waldman in memory of Arnold David Waldman
- Rights
- CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access), as the museum states it.
- Who can see it
- Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed
View at the Smithsonian Institution
About this work
Wood double-sided icon pendant with carved cross and geometric motifs on exterior Side 1 interior: Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, flanked by archangels Michael and Gabriel; on door, equestrian St. George on a white horse, slaying the dragon against a green sky and red ground Side 2 interior: Crucifixion with Mary and John the Evangelist; on door, 2 Saints, probably Abba Ewostatewos, Abba Gabra Manfas Queddus (covered with holy hair)
