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Text, folio 153 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a worn, old book with yellowed pages. The book is open to a page with handwritten text in a language that appears to be Greek. The text is written in brown ink and is densely packed on the page, with many lines of writing. The handwriting is cursive and somewhat difficult to read. The paper is aged and has visible signs of wear, including discoloration, stains, and tears. The pages are slightly curled at the edges, and the book appears to be bound in a worn leather or parchment cover. The background of the image is a dark gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the book. A small metal fastener is visible on the left side of the page. The overall appearance of the book suggests that it is an ancient or medieval manuscript.

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714 × 900 px
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