Fol. 49r., from a codex containing Psalms 51-150. Egypt, late sixth or early seventh century

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Item Data

Date: Late sixth or early seventh century
Item Source: Mich. Ms. 167
Description: Fol. 49r., from a codex containing Psalms 51-150. Egypt, late sixth or early seventh century. The first part, with Psalms 1-50 and the beginning of the Gospel of Matthew, is kept in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, as Copt. Ms. 815
Format: Parchment, 120 x 102 mm.
Language: Coptic (Sahidic)