Collection Highlights: Religious Items
Handwritten Bible "Sermon"
This handwritten bible was completed by a monk in three months, circa 1837. Private Eskijian collection.
Ornate Armenian Bible
This ornate Armenian bible was prepared the Venice Mekhitarist Congregation, circa 1908. Private Eskijian collection.
Liturgical Water Jug
A ceremonial water jug used during Armenian liturgical service with inscriptions, provenance unknown, circa 1800s.
Armenian Bible from Jakarta
Bible from the Armenian church of Batavia-Jakarta (Indonesia) circa 1868.
Silver Bible Cover
Silver bible cover, provenance Caesarea (present-day Turkey), date unknown.
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