2 Panel Silver Metal Painted Cross Icon Ethiopia

Painted on metal, these icons were used originally as Bibles by itinerant priests spreading Christianity. For explanations of many of the frequently recurring theological motifs, see Mercier's "ETHIOPIAN MAGIC SCROLLS." Also see "AFRICAN ZION: THE SACRED ART OF ETHIOPIA" by Yale University Press, New Haven, and London. Does not close all the way - see photos. Height (In) 3.5 Width (In) 3.0 Depth (In) 0.5 Other Dimensions 4.75 inches wide, opened 156550