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Auction 103, Lot 596
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"[Lot of 3 - Coptic-Arabic Manuscript Leaves]", Anon.

Subject: Manuscripts

Period: 1600 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.2 x 13 inches
23.4 x 33 cm
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Three leafs from a manuscript Coptic-Arabic lectionary written in Egypt in the early part of the 17th century. The leaves are embellished with superb Coptic decoration, including a full-page, beautifully-designed cross and two large decorative initials marking the beginning of paragraphs. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink. A very rare, museum quality, manuscript

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Condition: B

Some minor soil and candle wax.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Sold for: $1,100

Closed on 6/11/2003

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