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Leaf from a Gradual with musical notation and initials decorated with human faces. , Sixteenth century.

 Item — mapcase folder: 7

Scope and Contents

Description: From Italy. Written in Latin on parchment in Gothic script. From a Gradual, with square musical notation on red, four-line staves. Two large initials, each decorated with the face of a man (one young and bearded, the other older and clean-shaven), and red rubrication. Text on hair side is somewhat faded. Provenance: Purchased in 2014.

Dates

  • Sixteenth 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: 519 x 370 mm (420 x 255 mm). Seven staves: 33 mm.

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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