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Rare Ethiopian Ge'ez Healing Scroll
Ethiopian Ge’ez Healing Scroll.
Ethiopia: c. 19th century.
Rare original parchment healing scroll written in Ge’ez, the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Portable manuscript on parchment in red and black ink, with a talismanic design at the top. Typically kept rolled and stored until used, this example is unrolled, mounted on thin wooden boards, and presented under glass in a black metal frame. In near fine condition. The scroll measures 21 inches by 2.25 inches, and the entire piece measures 24.25 inches by 6.75 inches.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 148657
