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Lot 670
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"[Coptic/Arabic Lectionary Folio]", Anon.

Subject: Manuscripts

Period: 1650 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.3 x 12.9 inches
23.6 x 32.8 cm
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This very fine manuscript leaf is from a Coptic-Arabic lectionary written in Egypt in the early part of the 17th century. The recto is embellished with superb Coptic decoration. The text is written in two columns, Coptic with an Arabic translation, in black, red and yellow ink. This a very rare, museum quality leaf.

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Condition: B+

Light soiling and dampstaining with a small hole in the text.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/18/2025

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