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Passage from the Book of Ecclesiastes (England), 1360

 Item — Box: Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 136, Item 5

Scope and Contents

From the Winchester School of Illumination. Latin (gothic script) handwritten in brown ink on vellum. Chapter headings are written in blue and red ink. Zoomorphic initial with a pelican in the center of the gilt “O.” The pelican is an allegorical symbol, as it would strike its breast to feed its young with its blood to prevent starvation. Blue and pink vines and leaves stem from the zoomorphic initial. Prickings and ruling are visible on the vellum. 2 columns, 22 lines per column, 300mmX450mm.

Dates

  • 1360

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

Latin

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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