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Text, folio 171 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

Folio 171 verso from a Gospel Book with Commentaries. The image shows an aged, open book with yellowed pages. The page displays handwritten text in a language that appears to be Greek. The text is written in brown ink and features a formal, cursive script. The page is slightly worn and torn at the edges. The book appears to be bound with leather or a similar material. The background of the image is a dark gray color. The text on the page is divided into sections with a grid pattern. There are visible signs of aging, including discoloration and stains on the page. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or medieval manuscript. The book's pages are made of a material that resembles parchment or vellum. The image presents a single page from the book. The page is labeled as "verso," indicating it is the back side of a folio. The text includes accents and diacritical marks. The book's cover is not visible in the image. The image provides a detailed view of a historical manuscript page.

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714 × 900 px
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