Auction 15

Manuscript on parchment in Amharic with illustrations. Early 18th century.

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Handwritten in red and black ink on parchment in ancient language Ge’ez in Amharic Two columns per page. Jews and non-Jews used the same language and it is possible that the text before us is not Jewish. (Not thoroughly examined). On some pages there are colorful paintings of angels and various figures. Probably written at the beginning of the 18th century or earlier. Dimensions: 23X29 cm, 108 pages, damaged cloth cover, stains of usethroughout the manuscript. Good-fair condition..