ManuscriptsCoptic

Three Folios from a Coptic Manuscript

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Ink on paper

Culture

Coptic

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

25.5 x 16.5 cm (10 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

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