Ethiopian Pendant of the Virgin and Child

Jewelry

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Pendant of Virgin and Christ Child.: Ethiopian Pendant of the Virgin and Child: Wood with images carved in alabaster or soapstone on both sides. The front side depicts the Virgin and Child, and the reverse depicts angels in all four corners.
Pendant of Virgin and Christ Child.

Ethiopian Pendant of the Virgin and Child: Wood with images carved in alabaster or soapstone on both sides. The front side depicts the Virgin and Child, and the reverse depicts angels in all four corners.

Name/Title

Ethiopian Pendant of the Virgin and Child

Entry/Object ID

2004.15

Description

Ethiopian Pendant of the Virgin and Child.

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Ethiopia

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Pendant

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

4-9/16 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Object Label

Label

The front side depicts the Virgin and Child, and the reverse depicts angels in all four corners.The single panel inlaid with carved stone reliefs of the Mother and Child on one side and four cherubs on the other has a flaring handle on the top so it could be tied to a necklace or stood upright for viewing.