The Psalms

This material is held atBritish Library Asia, Pacific and Africa Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 59 Or 5000
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1898
  • Language of Material
    • Coptic
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item 150 fols.

Scope and Content

Papyrus containing the Psalms in Sahidic Coptic. 1 complete and un­injured volume with 150 fols. The leathern binding, though ancient, is not the original; an earlier binding can be discerned below it. It is ornamented on each side with an 8-pointed star, the centre of which is formed of a small gilded cross. The book was held closed by narrow straps - three across and two respectively at top and bottom - the former to be tied to metal rings fixed into one of the outer sides.

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