Coptic Bible, Ethiopia

Tempera paint on goat skin parchment bound in thick leather. 

Late 18th century Ethiopian Orthodox Christian bible/ manuscript. Hand written in Ge'ez an archaic language still used in Ethiopian churches today. The writing is in red and black paint or ink - the red reserved for the names of gods, saints and the holy family

Item: A171

Please email us at info@hemingwayafricangallery.com with the Item # for further information on this piece.