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A hand-painted religious textbook from Ethiopia. From one of the oldest Christian denominations, the book is written in the liturgical … Read more A hand-painted religious textbook from Ethiopia. From one of the oldest Christian denominations, the book is written in the liturgical language of Ge’ez. Saints and angels are depicted alongside celestial images, paying homage to the intersection of Coptic Christianity and local beliefs. Earth pigments on vellum. The book is float-mounted with archival materials on a linen back in a shadowbox frame under museum glass. See less
- Dimensions
- 9.25ʺW × 1.6ʺD × 44.75ʺH
- Styles
- Religious
- Traditional
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Animal Skin
- Linen
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Peach
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition. Examined out of frame, stable with no damage. Signs of handling consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Examined out of frame, stable with no damage. Signs of handling consistent with age and use. less
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