Two leaves from the Gospel of St. Mark in Greek - Lot 24

Two leaves from the Gospel of St. Mark in Greek Manuscript on paper, 27 lines, double column, in black, red and gold ink, each with a large miniature: the Entombment of Christ (8 x 8.5 cm) and the Consecration of a City (6.5 x 7.4 cm); large opening initial, one with a bird ornament, text on verso. Extracts from a liturgical gospel. The first leaf is dedicated to Lent, with readings for the third Saturday of Lent and the third Sunday, while the second is devoted to the third Sunday of Easter, Myrophora Sunday in the Byzantine calendar. 42.1 x 46.2 cm (page format). Constantinople, 17th century. Presented under passe-partout. Provenance: Bonhams sale, Robin Symes Collection, Oxford, October 7, 2009, lot no. 105.