Antique Ethiopian Illuminated Manuscript – Handwritten in Ge’ez on Parchment. Offered here is a genuine antique Ethiopian Orthodox Christian manuscript, entirely handwritten in classical Ge’ez script on parchment (animal skin), accompanied by traditional hand-painted religious miniatures. This is not a printed book. It is a true ecclesiastical manuscript-created by hand for church or priestly use-reflecting Ethiopia’s ancient Christian heritage and manuscript tradition. Language: Ge’ez (classical liturgical language of the Ethiopian Church). Date: Circa early-mid 19th century (1800s) based on script style, materials, iconography, and binding. Ink & Pigment: Natural mineral & organic pigments. Creation: Fully handwritten and hand-painted. Binding: Original traditional Ethiopian binding. Artwork: Features hand-painted religious scenes in the Ethiopian Orthodox artistic style. Content: A religious manuscript / gospel-style devotional text. The painted scenes reflect classic Ethiopian Orthodox iconography. Rich reds, blues, and greens. Stylized proportions unique to Ethiopian sacred art. This style is historically associated with the post-Gondarine period of Ethiopian illumination. Height is 5 inches. Width is 4.5 inches. This manuscript is over a century old and shows natural age-related wear. Fading consistent with age.