Armenian Amulets in Scroll

The article is devoted to Armenian amulets in scroll, which are stored in state (Matenadaran – Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts named after Mesrop Mashtots (Armenia), Cathedral of the Holy Savior in New Julfa (Iran), Libraries of Mekhitarists’ Congregations (Italy, Austria), British Library (England), etc.) and private collections, and date back to the 15 th –20 th centuries. The article provides an explanation of the Armenian word amulet (h)mail, and synonyms that appear in the colophons of amulets. An overview of the famous collections of Armenian amulets in scroll is provided. The problems of attribution of miniatures and the features of the artistic design of amulets are considered. Physical parameters (length, width, materials, special cases in which the scrolls were placed...) and codicological characteristics (dating, scriptorias, scribes, miniaturists, content of prayers and artistic design) are presented, which are the result of about 15 years research.