Ethiopian Brass Hand Cross (Yaegg Masqal)

This fine, pierced cross has been cut from several pieces of brass. It was made to be held in the hand and is known as a yaegg masqal.

The cross is a pattee cross with flared arms that terminate with pierced quatrefoils. It is decorated on both sides with engraved line ornamentation and stamped with circles.

The base is decorated with a square that ends in a trefoil and has a loop.

The handle is squarish.

The item as a fine patina.