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Leaf from a Psalter: Crucifixion and Anastasis,
1090–1100
Middle Byzantine
y1930-20
Information
Title
Leaf from a Psalter: Crucifixion and Anastasis
Dates
1090–1100
Medium
Vellum
Dimensions
11.1 x 8 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ida Farnum
Object Number
y1930-20
Inscription
14 lines of text: Psalm VIII, 7-10. Recto.; Identifying inscription at left.
Period
Materials
Subject
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