Ethiopian, 19th century tempera on wooden board,
size 70 x 7.5. Handmade Ethiopian Coptic prayer book with hand coloured Biblical icons. The scribe who made this little bible was a priest. This type of book is called 'Lifafe Tsidiq', meaning 'Praying Parchement' in Amharic, and is sometimes found in a Kitab amulet.

Written in the Ethiopic (Ge'ez) script, a Semitic language that is no longer spoken, but is still used for liturgical and other religious purposes by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The subjects of these "Bibles" are generally always Christian, but actual content varies. Dating Ethiopian manuscripts is very difficult as scribes copied old monastic manuscripts using the same materials as had been used for centuries, and have been as old as the 14th century. This one is with original vellum animal skin pages, icons and text, as shown. Beautiful full page detailed color icons depicting intricate and detailed Biblical scenes. Small sized handwritten folding bible, bound in hand tied leather wrapped boards with the leaves folded. The Prayer Book is a rare find. The leather is in good condition, as shown, and the stamped cross and designs are still very visible. Written in red/black, as shown, the red indicating sacred words spoken by the savior. Handmade Ethiopian Coptic prayer book with hand coloured Biblical icons. The scribe who made this little bible was a priest. This type of book is called 'Lifafe Tsidiq', meaning 'Praying Parchement' in Amharic, and is sometimes found in a Kitab amulet.
Good condition with wear, losses and damages. The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed.


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