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Text, folio 284 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

A book with yellowed pages, worn edges and visible signs of aging, bound on the left side; the verso page displays a single column of handwritten text in an ancient language, possibly Greek, in brown ink arranged in 29 lines, with darker brown ink used for headings or initial letters; two rust-colored holes are visible, one near the top and one near the bottom of the page; the paper shows creases, discoloration and signs of wear.

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714 × 900 px
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