Ethiopian Coptic Cross Amulet

Five domed studs sit on a dark, rough little cross with a bright yellow bail.

This coptic cross amulet is Ethiopian Orthodox, from Ethiopia, East Africa, and dates to the 19th or early 20th century. It is coin silver & fine silver. Ethiopian crosses are known for their lacework of interlaced lines, with arms that terminate in ornamental shapes and a frame that is often pierced. Compact cross with a crumpled, dark textured face and five polished yellow studs, one at the center and one on each arm. A smooth yellow loop gleams at the top.

Rugged underneath, bright on the buttons.