Manuscript

Religious Book

90-14-2

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number 90-14-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Greek
Provenience Egypt
Date Made ca. 1800 CE
Section Egyptian
Materials Leather | Paper | Ink
Iconography Holy Synposis
Inscription Language Greek Language
Description

Book: 166 numbered paper pages- begins with page 25; Leather and string binding. Evidence of yellowing, dirt, burns, and insect damage. Greek: "Holy Synopsis" containing Psalms, Liturgies, prayers, monthly calendar, illustration (saints), etc.

Length 8.3 cm
Width 13 cm
Thickness 4 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1990

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