Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection
Alternative Title
Catalogue 26
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Publication Date
1550
Time Period
Late 16th or early 17th century
Abstract
The Miracles of Mary, or the Ta'amra Maryam, constitutes one of the most prominent texts in Ethiopian devotional and liturgical practice. The text traditionally consists of between thirty and three hundred miracles said to have been carried out by Mary during her lifetime.
Decoration
The Trinity, 25 x 26 cm. Framed within an octagon, God the Father forms the symbol of the Trinity with one hand and holds a small yellow seed between two fingers of the other hand. Outside the frame in the upper and lower corners are attributes of the four evangelists: the angel, eagle, lion, and ox. A gauze cloth attached with string to this folio covers the illumination. Evidence suggests that in the manuscript's original state, all the illuminations were likewise covered with a cloth.
Text Identification
Miracles of Mary
Binding
Original brown leather wrapped over wooden boards; spine severely worn.
Provenance
H.P. Krauss auction, 1979.
Keywords
Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Liturgics
Notes
Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.
Extent
1 page
Geographic Location
Ethiopia
Language
Ge'ez
Media Type
Illuminated manuscripts
Format
Digital Only
Identifier
S04-00161-catalogue-26-page02
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Miracles of Mary, Ethiopia, Folio 5, Verso" (1550). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 133.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/133
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