Ethiopian Prayer Scroll

Scroll

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

18th c. Ethiopian Prayer Scroll: Prayer Scroll depicting angel and writings.
18th c. Ethiopian Prayer Scroll

Prayer Scroll depicting angel and writings.

Name/Title

Ethiopian Prayer Scroll

Entry/Object ID

2003.2.17

Description

18th-c. Ethiopian prayer scroll. When open, the prayer scroll contains an image of an angel standing on a cloud with Ethiopian prayer writings below. When rolled up, it fits into a leather pouch.

Artwork Details

Medium

Pigment, Sheepskin, Leather

Made/Created

Time Period

18th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Unfurled dimensions

Height

41 in

Width

2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Gift of Carmen R. Croce, '71