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Vintage Ethiopian stone diptych icon, hand-carved during the mid-20th century era in Ethiopia. (circa 1950s to 1970s)
This unique single item measures approximately 5.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide, featuring intricate incised figurative motifs and Christian symbolism characteristic of traditional Orthodox Tewahedo craftsmanship with string-hinged double doors.
This piece features authentic hand-carved linear iconography, natural fiber string hinges, and genuine wear patination on the soft stone surface, confirming a legitimate traditional souvenir or devotional piece rather than a modern synthetic cast.
The icon is in good vintage condition with a natural weathered stone texture, minor surface wear, and authentic artisanal hand-tool variations consistent with traditional production methods.
Ideal for global eclectic and scholarly display aesthetics.
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