Psalter with canticles, Song of Songs and praises of the Virgin Mary
Manuscript
18th century-19th century (made)
18th century-19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
150 leaves
Includes 18 coloured head-pieces.
According to the colophon, this manuscript was written at Maqdala by Aleka Zeneb, a secretary and friend of King Tewodros. Zeneb was also the historian and chronicler of King Tewodros.
Red leather binding; fragments of striped textile inside covers. Seven recessed bands on spine. Upper and lower boards have borders with diagonal patterns, three fillets and central stamped pattern.
With a leather carrying case consisting of a rectangular container with flap, fitting inside a stitched leather pouch (MSL/1869/185/2). Inner container has strap inside for ease of removing manuscript. Long leather handle for carrying.
Includes 18 coloured head-pieces.
According to the colophon, this manuscript was written at Maqdala by Aleka Zeneb, a secretary and friend of King Tewodros. Zeneb was also the historian and chronicler of King Tewodros.
Red leather binding; fragments of striped textile inside covers. Seven recessed bands on spine. Upper and lower boards have borders with diagonal patterns, three fillets and central stamped pattern.
With a leather carrying case consisting of a rectangular container with flap, fitting inside a stitched leather pouch (MSL/1869/185/2). Inner container has strap inside for ease of removing manuscript. Long leather handle for carrying.
Object details
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| Title | Psalter with canticles, Song of Songs and praises of the Virgin Mary |
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| Brief description | Manuscript, Psalter with canticles, Song of Songs and praises of the Virgin Mary, Northern Ethiopia, 18th or 19th century. |
| Physical description | 150 leaves Includes 18 coloured head-pieces. According to the colophon, this manuscript was written at Maqdala by Aleka Zeneb, a secretary and friend of King Tewodros. Zeneb was also the historian and chronicler of King Tewodros. Red leather binding; fragments of striped textile inside covers. Seven recessed bands on spine. Upper and lower boards have borders with diagonal patterns, three fillets and central stamped pattern. With a leather carrying case consisting of a rectangular container with flap, fitting inside a stitched leather pouch (MSL/1869/185/2). Inner container has strap inside for ease of removing manuscript. Long leather handle for carrying. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Object history | From a church in Maqdala (Magdala) cf. Art Museum Registers. Purchased from W.H. Saunders in 1869. |
| Association | |
| Associated object | 38041800156218 (Case) |
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| Collection | |
| Library number | MSL/1869/185/1 |
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| Record created | September 4, 2017 |
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