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Armenian Cross-Stone, Armenian Khachfar, Cross-Stone with Eternity Sign
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Armenian Cross-Stone, Armenian Khachfar, Cross-Stone with Eternity Sign Pomegranate and Grapes
A Khachfar, also known as an Armenian cross-stone which is a carved in the tuff stone, light and high resistant. It is a type of rock consisting of consolidated volcanic ash ejected from vents during a volcanic eruption. From the region of Artik it is make and used in Armenia for buildings houses and bridges.
The most common Khachfar feature is a cross surmounting a rosette the Armenian motif of eternity sign.
The art of carving Khachkars has witnessed a rebirth as a symbol of Armenian culture a true characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art which everyone should have.
Tha base of the cross may vary size.
Height 24.5cm – 9.5in
Wight 14cm – 5.5in
Weight between 1400gr to 1600gr
Ref 4
A Khachfar, also known as an Armenian cross-stone which is a carved in the tuff stone, light and high resistant. It is a type of rock consisting of consolidated volcanic ash ejected from vents during a volcanic eruption. From the region of Artik it is make and used in Armenia for buildings houses and bridges.
The most common Khachfar feature is a cross surmounting a rosette the Armenian motif of eternity sign.
The art of carving Khachkars has witnessed a rebirth as a symbol of Armenian culture a true characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art which everyone should have.
Tha base of the cross may vary size.
Height 24.5cm – 9.5in
Wight 14cm – 5.5in
Weight between 1400gr to 1600gr
Ref 4
AM, Yerevan