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Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th Century

c. 1840s

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Unknown Russian Artist Russian Orthodox Church, Middle 19th century Unsigned Illuminated in red, yellow blue and green pigments and gold leaf on paper An Illuminated manuscript folio from a Russian Old Believers manuscript with Neumes, from the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom. Illuminated in red, yellow blue and green pigments and gold leaf on paper Condition: excellent Image size: 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches Frame size: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches Some folio from this illuminated manuscript have an embossed paper manufacturer’s stamp of V. G. P. U. F. Sergiyevskoy Note: This folio has Russian musical annotation of neumes. Wikipedia defines “A neume (/ˈnjuːm/; sometimes spelled neum) as the basic element of Western and Eastern systems of musical notation prior to the invention of five-line staff notation.” “The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom is the most celebrated divine liturgy (or "mass") in the Byzantine Rite. It is named after its core part, the anaphora attributed to Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople in the 5th century.”
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1840s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Very Good, original condition. Consistent with age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fairlawn, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FA111931stDibs: LU14013473912

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