SKU: 146144
Silver Metal Painted Icon Ethiopia
Height: 3.5
Width: 2.0
Depth: 0.2
Width: 2.0
Depth: 0.2
$65.00
Description
Painted on metal, these icons were used originally as Bibles by itinerant priests spreading Christianity. For explanations of many of the frequently recurring theological motifs, see Mercier's "ETHIOPIAN MAGIC SCROLLS." Also see "AFRICAN ZION: THE SACRED ART OF ETHIOPIA" by Yale University Press, New Haven, and London.
AG0323
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Ethiopian
Country of Origin: Ethiopia
Other Dimensions: 4 inches wide, opened
Material
Material: metal. pigment
Condition
Damage/Repair: Some slight tarnishing.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.  
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.