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Healing scroll. 19th c 148 x 7,5 cm, vellum, Ge'ez text, black and red ink, brown wash (few light stains, edges sl. browned). Plexi frame (verso visible). Interesting scroll with figures and abstract motifs. Ethiopian healing scrolls can only be written by clerics. They use written words and talismanic images to purge evil spirits and demons from a sick person.

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Healing scroll. 19th c 148 x 7,5 cm, vellum, Ge'ez text, black and red ink, brown wash (few light stains, edges sl. browned). Plexi frame (verso visible). Interesting scroll with figures and abstract motifs. Ethiopian healing scrolls can only be written by clerics. They use written words and talismanic images to purge evil spirits and demons from a sick person.

Estimate 100 - 150 EUR

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For sale on Saturday 29 Jun : 13:00 (CEST)
bruxelles, Belgium
Arenberg Auctions
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