"[Lot of 2 - Coptic/Arabic Lectionary Bifolia]", Anon.
Subject: Manuscripts
Period: 1620 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
9.1 x 13.1 inches
23.1 x 33.3 cm
This pair of bifolia (4 leaves) is from a Coptic-Arabic lectionary written in Egypt in the early part of the 17th century. Three leaves are embellished with superb Coptic decoration, including a large cross. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink. These are very rare, museum quality leaves.
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Condition: B+
Light soiling with several small wax stains.