(Q23967)
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1425-1450
15. century
1425Gregorian
1450Gregorian
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Extent: 355 x 520 mm; parchment
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Initial E
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This decorated initial begins the Introit for the vigil of the feast of the Apostles, 'Ego autem sicut olyva fructifera domo dei ...' (But I, as a fruitful olive tree in the house of God).
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Initial M with Christ among the Apostles
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This initial begins the Introit for the Mass of the feast of the Apostles, 'Michi autem nimis honorati sunt ...' (To me, indeed, are you most honored). The decorative borders feature a griffin in the lower margin, and in the outer margin, two so-called 'wild men' combatting apes and another playing a lute.
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Lewis E M 64:2 and E M 64:13 are sister leaves. A fourth leaf from the same manuscript is in Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Art Museum, 30.35. These leaves can be dated to ca. 1430.
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Script: Liturgical bookhand
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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5 December 2023
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5 December 2023
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