MS Ethiopian 18
- Date:
- Thought to be 19th century
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
19th century prayers of megical character
Publication/Creation
Ethiopia, Thought to be 19th century.
Physical description
Vellum; Material: perg; Scroll composed of three strips sewn together. 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 1655 mm, length 113 mm
Acquisition note
Purchased by Wellcome Library from Smitskamp Oriental Antiquarium in May 2000
Hand note
Written in a good, clear hand.
Language note
Ge'ez
Ownership note
(not after 1972): Previous owner of the scroll was Walata Giyorgis.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesMS Ethiopian 18By appointment Manual request Note