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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Protective Scroll with Samuel of Waldebba Riding His Lion
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Protective Scroll with Samuel of Waldebba Riding His Lion

Maker Ethiopian Artist
Date19th Century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumPaint on parchment
Dimensions6 ft. 8 in. x 7 5/8 in. (203.2 x 19.4 cm)
ClassificationsManuscripts
Credit LinePartial gift of Richard Faletti and museum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Endowment, Michael A. Singer, and the David A. Cofrin Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number2003.10.4
Collections
DescriptionParchment strip approximately 71/2 in wide and 6 feet long with painted images and text. Image of "Samuel of Waldebba riding his Lion".
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