MS Ethiopian 23
- Date:
- 18-19th century
- Archives and manuscripts
Collection contents
About this work
Description
18th-19th century magical prayers
Publication/Creation
Ethiopia, 18-19th century
Physical description
Vellum; Material: perg; Scroll composed of 3 strips The scroll would have been designed to be equal in length to the height of the person the scroll was composed for, in order that the entirety of the person was protected against demons and the return of evil spirits (Mercier); roll dimensions: diameter 114 mm, length 1989 mm
Acquisition note
Purchased from Brill for £1000. Accessioned on 18 March 1991
Language note
Ge'ez
Ownership note
The name of the owner of the scroll Walata Tsiyon
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesMS Ethiopian 23By appointment Manual request Note