Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Miscellany in honor of St. Apa Menas
Egypt, before Aug. 29, 893
MS M.590 fol. iiv

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Interlace cross with stepped bars at ends of arms and diagonal finials issuing from the center, flanked by two doves; inscriptions IC XA (Coptic) above, and "Pray for the salvation of the world" (Coptic) below; inscription giving signature of scribe Apaiouli.