Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2024.

Images(4)

Double-sided diptych pendant of the Virgin and Child with Saint George

Artist Unknown

CultureEthiopian

Datelate 19th or early 20th century

MediumPaint on wood

Dimensions7 1/4 × 3 3/8 in. (18.4 × 8.6 cm)

Credit LineGifts of Julia Leverenz

Object number2017.31.3

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Photography Studio

DescriptionThis object has one openable piece on each side showing a total of four painted images - two on each side. The hollow attachment indicates this object is a pendant, allowing it to be worn. The Virgin and Child with St. George on one side and four apostles or saints on the other. Cultural Names of the icons included: Dïngïl Maryam or Maryam (Mary) , Ïmmälak (Mother of God) and Mädhane Aläm (Christ the Savior).