Coptic mother-of-pearl cross.

Mother of pearl Coptic cross. Purchased by Wellcome 1924 at auction. The shape recalls the hieroglyph for the woman giving birth.

Collection
Egypt Centre, University of Swansea
Inventory Number
3543545
Title
Coptic mother-of-pearl cross.
Object Type
Image
Measurements
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