The Prince and the Plunder

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A manuscript of ‘The Harp of Praise’ including a drawing of a king labelled Tewodros (OR 595)

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What: An 18th century manuscript of Arganona Weddase ‘The Harp of Praise’, including “a drawing of a king on his throne, playing on a harp, and above it, in coarse letters, ንጉሠ ነገሥት ቴዎድሮስ ‘King of Kings Téwodros'”

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB