Choir book (DS5399) (Q23697)

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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 46:1c, Lewis E M 46:1c)
Language Label Description Also known as
English
Choir book (DS5399)
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 46:1c, Lewis E M 46:1c)

    Statements

    title as recorded
    Choir book
    standard title
    Choir book
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    instance of
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    physical description
    Extent: 100 x 94 mm; parchment
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    note
    Initial M
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    The precise moment in the liturgy that this initial begins remains to be determined. The interlace pattern resulting from the entwined necks of the two birds that form the letter 'M' demonstrates the enduring legacy of pre-Christian Celtic design motifs in medieval art.
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    This image shows the reverse of a cutting with an decorated initial from a choir book.
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    Script: Minuscule (with some Gothic elements)
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    acknowledgements
    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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    date added
    5 December 2023
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    date last updated
    5 December 2023
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    dated
    Non-dated
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