ETHIOPIAN LEATHER BOUND VELLUM MANUSCRIPT

拍品描述

19th century A.D. Hand-bound vellum gathering with cotton cords; approximately 60 leaves, each with thirteen lines of Ge'ez script to both faces in black ink with red punctuation and emphasis; inked knotwork panel, guilloche and other decorations; thin red leather cover on hide boards with punched cruciform pattern to outer faces, lattice to inner faces; spine separated from gathering, some wormholes. 134 grams, 10.1 x 7.3 cm (4 x 2 7/8 in.). From an English private collection, 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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