Altar Item Number: Ca32 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Altar or shrine composed of three square slabs of slate laced together with string threaded through holes on sides to form a triptych. The central slab is surmounted by a crown shape; indented squares on front; two matching geometric incised designs on outer surface of squares, when closed. The inner surface has Christian images, representing angels, Mary and her child.
Iconographic Meaning
Coptic Christian symbols.
Item History
- Made in Ethiopia
- Owned by Coolie Verner before December 24, 1979
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on December 24, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Ethiopian
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ethiopia
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0581/0012