Framed Prints
Framed Print of Relics from Abyssinia: gold and silver chalices, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Relics from Abyssinia: gold and silver chalices, 1868. Two...objects of interest and value which formed part of the spoil captured by the British army at the storming of Magdala...[One is] a chalice of silver...it was a present from the late Emperor Theodore to one of the churches at Gondar, as recorded in an inscription round the rim...the large chalice, with an inscription in the Amharic language round its bowl and with another on the base...is of solid pure gold...The inscription records its presentation by King Adam Segud, who lived about A.D. 1560, to a church at Gondar, and states its height and value. The name of the maker, Waldo Giorgis, is inscribed on the foot, and the stem is richly chased. These two most interesting specimens of Abyssinian goldsmiths work were obtained by Mr. R. Holmes, F.S.A. of the British Museum, who has been accompanying the expedition as archaeologist. They were found in the possession of a private soldier...Mr. Holmes recognised their importance, and instantly purchased them for the national collection. This is a most fortunate circumstance, as they would probably have been beaten up and carried off, a fate which there is good reason to believe has befallen many objects of interest and value'. From Illustrated London News, 1868. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38813823
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.6cm (9.6" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
