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  • Processional cross, Ethiopian, Lalibela, 12th or 13th century
    Processional cross, Ethiopian, Lalibela, 12th or 13th century
    Bronze
  • Zagwe Dynasty processional cross, Lalibela, Ethiopia, 13th century
    Zagwe Dynasty processional cross, Lalibela, Ethiopia, 13th century
    Bronze
  • Icon of the Virgin holding the Christ Child with the archangels Michael and Gabriel, and 13 apostles, Ethiopia, mid to late 15th century
    Icon of the Virgin holding the Christ Child with the archangels Michael and Gabriel, and 13 apostles, Ethiopia, mid to late 15th century
    paint on wooden panel
  • Diptych icon of Crucifixion, Ethiopian, Lake Haiq school, late 15th century
    Diptych icon of Crucifixion, Ethiopian, Lake Haiq school, late 15th century
    Tempera on panel
  • Diptych with the Kiss of Christ to His Beloved John, with the Apostles and Saint Theodore, and the Nursing Virgin and Child with the Four Archangels and Equestrian Saints, Ethiopia, c. 1480-1500
    Diptych with the Kiss of Christ to His Beloved John, with the Apostles and Saint Theodore, and the Nursing Virgin and Child with the Four Archangels and Equestrian Saints, Ethiopia, c. 1480-1500
    Paint on wood
  • Diptych of the Virgin and Child and Apostles, signed by Nicolo Brancaleon (c.1460 – after 1526), c. 1510
    Diptych of the Virgin and Child and Apostles, signed by Nicolo Brancaleon (c.1460 – after 1526), c. 1510
    Paint on wood
  • Diptych with St George and the Virgin Eleousa, Ethiopia and possibly Crete, c. 1500 and c. 1480-90
    Diptych with St George and the Virgin Eleousa, Ethiopia and possibly Crete, c. 1500 and c. 1480-90
    Tempera and gold on wood
  • Gospel Book, Ethiopia, Northern Highlands (Tigray), c. 1510-30
    Gospel Book, Ethiopia, Northern Highlands (Tigray), c. 1510-30
    Ink and tempera on parchment; wood and leather binding
  • Processional cross with engraved figures in Fer Seyon style, Ethiopia or Eritrea, mid 15th - early 16th century
    Processional cross with engraved figures in Fer Seyon style, Ethiopia or Eritrea, mid 15th - early 16th century
    Copper alloy (brass)
  • Icon of the Resurrection, Ethiopian, 16th century
    Icon of the Resurrection, Ethiopian, 16th century
    Tempera on wood
  • Handcross with relief figures, Ethiopia, early 16th century
    Handcross with relief figures, Ethiopia, early 16th century
    Wood
  • Icon in an Italian style, Ethiopian, 16th century
    Icon in an Italian style, Ethiopian, 16th century
    Tempera on wood
  • Triptych icon of Gabra Manfas Qeddus, Ethiopian, c. 1650
    Triptych icon of Gabra Manfas Qeddus, Ethiopian, c. 1650
    Tempera on panel
  • Large icon, Ethiopian, first Gondarene period, c. 1670
    Large icon, Ethiopian, first Gondarene period, c. 1670
    Tempera on linen (covering entire surface, including inner frames), mounted on wood
  • Large Ethiopian Gospel Book made for Emperor Jasu I, c. 1700
    Large Ethiopian Gospel Book made for Emperor Jasu I, c. 1700
    Ink and bodycolour on vellum, with a leather binding
  • Icon of the Ascension and Pentecost, Ethiopian, c. 1700
    Icon of the Ascension and Pentecost, Ethiopian, c. 1700
    Tempera on gesso-covered wooden boards
  • Chain Book, Ethiopia, c. 1700
    Chain Book, Ethiopia, c. 1700
    Tempera on parchment, stitched and enclosed between wooden boards
  • Icon with scenes from Christ's passion, Ethiopian, second Gondarene period, c. 1720
    Icon with scenes from Christ's passion, Ethiopian, second Gondarene period, c. 1720
    Tempera on panel
  • Processional cross, Ethiopian, 18th century
    Processional cross, Ethiopian, 18th century
    silver-gilt with inset glass stones