[HMAYIL] (Armenian Manuscript Amulet)
(Upper) Armenia: 1680. Manuscript on paper scroll (45 ft. 6 in. by 3-1/2 in. = 13 meters 87 cm by 9 cm.). 35 sheets glued together, with occasional later reinforcements at verso. Text in single column: 31 illuminated miniatures; 44 ornamented initials. Opening 8-inch section detached; small tears and wear..... More