Ethiopian "Magic" Scroll

Ed · 20th October 2012, 07:32 PM

This is a 19th-20th century Ethiopian “magic scroll.” It is on parchment, probably goatskin, and in the language of Ge’ez (pronounced guh-UHZ, sometimes known as Ethiopic). It’s about 72 inches long and 4.5" wide.

The scroll provides healing and protection for the person for whom it was made, and its length often matches the height of that person.

The illustrations struck me as looking a bit Byzantine.

Cost $125 USD plus shipping

20th October 2012, 07:32 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 237	Ethiopian "Magic" Scroll This is a 19th-20th century Ethiopian “magic scroll.” It is on parchment, probably goatskin, and in the language of Ge’ez (pronounced guh-UHZ, sometimes known as Ethiopic). It’s about 72 inches long and 4.5" wide. The scroll provides healing and protection for the person for whom it was made, and its length often matches the height of that person. The illustrations struck me as looking a bit Byzantine. Cost $125 USD plus shipping Attached Images