ManuscriptsEthiopian16th-17th century

Manuscript of Discourses on the Festivals of Saint Michael, with ninety-three paintings

16th-17th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Painting with text; ink and opaque watercolor on vellum

Culture

Ethiopian

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

25 x 22.5 x 8 cm (9 13/16 x 8 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

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