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Lot 1917 Session 6 (9.30am Wednesday) Documents
Estimate $200
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ETHIOPIAN COPTIC RELIGIOUS SCROLL, 18th (?) century, in Amaric script but 'Ghez' language, on rough paper (approx 1.3 metres long and 9.5cm wide) backed by leather, the whole text interspersed with decorations in black and red. Very fine.
These scrolls were made by Coptic priests for an individual's protection, healing and or blessings. Ex Mark Marshan Collection.
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