(Q45677)
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Manuscripts, Medieval--Germany--1250-1300
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Manuscripts, Medieval--Germany--1300-1350
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ca. 1300
14. century
1300Gregorian
1300Gregorian
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Extent: 1 leaf (in 1 box) : vellum ; 50 cm.
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The Latin text is written in a tall gothic book hand in black ink. Initial letters are in black and red with pen-work decoration. Musical notation is square black notes on a red 4-line staff.
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The recto shows a large initial A historiated with the scene of the Presentation (Luke 2.25).
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The top margin has old folio numbers 222 and 495. .
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Another 3 leaves of this ms. are Morgan Library M.870.1, 2, 3.
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Probably written at Regensburg, ca. 1310. The name "Gerwirch" is written beside an illumination on one of the Morgan leaves. This is likely the name of the female donor.
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Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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