Shield with bullet hole *
Published June 18, 2024 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a CommentWhat: Shield with bullet hole, linked to Magdala but wrong date
Where: Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Rd, Oxford, OX1 3PP
Cloth marked with symbols
Published June 18, 2024 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a CommentWhat: Cloth marked with figures in a series of squares, said to be from the emperor’s tent
Where: Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Rd, Oxford, OX1 3PP
The Abuna’s robes
Published June 18, 2024 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a CommentWhat: Vestments, said to be the Robe of the Abuna of Ethiopia, made of white and red silk satin with embroidery in gold thread
Where: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL
A golden chalice
Published June 18, 2024 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a CommentWhat: A golden chalice, made around 1735-1740
Where: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL
Brass processional cross
Published June 18, 2024 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a CommentWhat: A brass processional cross bought for £3 from Major Holland
Where: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL
Engraved silver processional cross
Published June 18, 2024 / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a CommentWhat: An engraved silver cross, made in 1831-1839, taken from Magdala, given by Lords of the Admiralty
Where: The Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL