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ETHIOPIA – Prayer scroll in the Ge’ez language, made from le…
See original version (French)
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ETHIOPIA – Prayer scroll in the Ge’ez language, made from le…
See original version (French)
Estimate €50 - €100
Voluntary lot
Description
ETHIOPIA – Prayer scroll in the Ge’ez language, made from leather bound into a scroll, written in red and black ink, in the Coptic liturgical language.
Illustrated with a polychrome St Michael
A parchment scroll intended to protect the bearer from illness and the evil eye. The bearer was expected to carry it with them at all times.
Probably 19th century.
Scroll width: 9 cm.
Length: 180 cm
In very fine condition
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Classical and Modern Art – Civilisations
Auction location
Auction time
09/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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