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Beginning of the Gospel according to Mark, from a manuscript of the Four GospelsEdessa, Mesopotamia, 1161

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Item Data

Date: 1161
Item Source: Mich. Ms. 141
Description: Large intial "U" opening the Gospel according to Mark, from a book of the Four Gospels. Edessa, Mesopotamia, 1161
Format: Parchment, fols. 276, 185 x 125 mm.
Language: Armenian