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Decorated leaf from a Psalter, probably from Northern France. , Late thirteenth century.

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Description: Psalms written in Latin in a Textualis Formata (Quadratus) script on parchment. Highly decorated Lombard capitals in red and blue ink with gold leaf. Decorated initial “O” with image of seated prophet holding book inside. Numerous marginalia and fillers including a man, dogs, a deer, and other beasts. Provenance: Lost description by Raegan Russell, 10th May 1999. Formerly Ferrini no. 60.ID Number: CornellMedMS_003_001.jpg (a), CornellMedMS_003_002.jpg (b).

Dates

  • Late thirteenth century.

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in various languages, including Latin, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Hebrew.

Extent

3 cubic feet.

Physical Description

Size: 177 x 130 mm (151 x 89 mm).

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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