MINIATURE OF A PHYLACTERY

MINIATURE OF A PHYLACTERY

H 266mm / W 87mm

Fragment of a prayer scroll, or “Hemail” amulet.
In Chghagir script.
The Catholicos Nerses Chnorhali (1166-1173) framed by two angels, preceding his famous prayer: “I confess with faith and adore You”.
This prayer is found in almost all amulets with the image of the Catholicos.