The Vision of Aso O. Tavitian | The Country House
The Vision of Aso O. Tavitian | The Country House
Armenian Manuscript
Hymnal, late 16th century or early 17th century
No reserve
Auction Closed
February 9, 09:35 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Manuscript on vellum, 210 leaves
Written in red and black in a regular bolorgir hand
Contemporary brown morocco "alla greca" over pasteboards, one boss on the upper cover and two on the lower cover preserved, smooth spine; loss to a few leaves, some rubbing and effacing throughout, some staining, binding rubbed and lacking one clasp and boss.
4 in. x 3 ¼ in.
10.3 cm x 7.8 cm
Christie's New York, 28 June 2006, lot 170
Where acquired by Aso O. Tavitian
An Armenian hymnal featuring a full-page portrait of a saint playing the organ and seven decorative headpieces. The text with small decorations on burnished gold grounds and with zoomorphic initials and border decorations of birds, flowers, figures of saints and Christ.