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Fragment from a codex by Justinian, with historiated initials. From southern France., Ca. 1280.

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 25

Scope and Contents

Description: Written in Latin on parchment in a Gothic script. Remains of a partial column of text and surrounding gloss on both recto and verso. Decoration: a small historiated initial of a woman's head in a blue cloak (recto); a human with an animal head (verso). Both initials on colored grounds, largely blue, with gold drops on gesso and marginal extensions.

Dates

  • Ca. 1280.

Creator

Language of Materials

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

Extent

3 cubic feet.

Physical Description

Size: 164 x 35 mm.

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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