beautiful Coptic Christian cross designs this piece was obviously handcrafted by an excellent silversmith.Cast in the 1800's from silver Maria Theresa Thaler silver coin you can wear this cross with either side showing. Like all of our antique Ethiopian crosses, this is a one of a kind antique handmade Ethiopian cross pendant made of good silver done by highly skilled silversmith collector's Coptic cross in good solid silver.In Ethiopia particularly among Orthodox Church followers, to wear a cross implied to be protected by the lord himself as well as to show that they are a devoted Christian. Neck or pictorial crosses are tied round their owner's neck with a piece of blue thread or cord, which was sometimes given to the wearer at baptism.This particular cross pendant is old and has been used. cross Measures approximately 2" x 2'' long Age: over 100 great condition -Feel free to email me for more pictures. Thank you for visiting my shop All my jewelry has been collected over 30 years ago. I am constantly always working on posting more. piece to add to the collection other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav