ManuscriptsEthiopian16th-17th century
Manuscript of Discourses on the Festivals of Saint Michael, with ninety-three paintings
16th-17th century
Dimensions
25 x 22.5 x 8 cm (9 13/16 x 8 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
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