Antique Ethiopian Bible – Ge’ez Script on Vellum Hand Written Illustrated

Antique Ethiopian illuminated manuscript – handwritten in Ge’ez on parchment or Vellum

Offered here is a genuine antique Ethiopian Orthodox Christian manuscript entirely handwritten in classical Ge’ez script on vellum or parchment (likely goat skin) including traditional, handpainted, religious illustrations of St. George killing the dragon and Mary with baby Jesus among others.

This is not a printed book. It is truly an ecclesiastical, manuscript, created by hand for church or priestly use reflect reflecting Ethiopia’s ancient Christian heritage and manuscript tradition. The ink and pigment is natural mineral and organic material. The binding is in the original tradition of Ethiopian binding.

The painted scenes reflect classic Ethiopian Orthodox Christian iconography:

Bold symbolic faces with piercing black eyes

Heavy black outlines

Traditional Ethiopian halos

Stylized proportions, unique to Ethiopian sacred art

This style is historically associated with the post – Goorin period of Ethiopian illumination.

Size: Height is 4 1/4 inches

Width is 3 1/4 inches

Depth is approximately 1 inch thick.

Condition:

This manuscript is over 100 years old and shows natural age related wear including darkened parchment from handling, minor edge wear, softened binding, feeding, consistent with age.