Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospels of Matthew and Mark
Egypt, 12th century?
MS M.616 fol. 22r

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Large rectangular headpiece decorated with interlace (stained) with central inscribed panel in Coptic.
Below, incipit of Mark 1:1 in display script decorated with interlace.
Scrolling foliate coronis descending into lower left margin.
Beginning of Gospel of Mark.