Ethiopian Iron Hand Cross (Yaegg Masqal)

This fine cross has been cut from a single piece of iron. 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 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 quatrefoil. It too is decorated on both sides.

The handle is squarish.

The item as an excellent patina.