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LOT 0395
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
ETHIOPIAN MAGIC SCROLL
EARLY-MID 19TH CENTURY A.D.
86 1/2 in. (114 grams, 2.20 m long).
EARLY-MID 19TH CENTURY A.D.
86 1/2 in. (114 grams, 2.20 m long).
Produced using parchment; rectangular with inked geometric borders; leading edge with panel of nimbate winged cherubim; two panels of Coptic text divided by a series of saltire motifs, facing masks and quatrefoils, traces of red and green pigment; old seam repair; linen binding tape. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Adalberto Frezza, 2004.
Ex central London gallery.
LITERATURE:
See Mercier, J., Ethiopian Magic Scrolls, New York: George Braziller, 1979, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
