Altar
Item number Ca32 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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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
- Name
- Altar
- Identification Number
- Ca32
- Type of Item
- altar
- Material
- slate stone, pigment and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, incised, carved, drilled and polished
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, width 20.0 cm, depth 0.8 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ethiopia
Who
- Culture
- Ethiopian
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0581/0012
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