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Five leaves from a book of hours, England., 15th century.

 Item
Identifier: MS.21097

Scope and Contents

The leaves contain part of the first nocturn of matins in the Office for the Dead, from Psalm 6, verse 6 to the second reading (Job 10, verse 4). There is a lacuna between folios 3 and 4 and two leaves are probably missing here.

There are two illuminated 2-line initials (folios 2 and 5) with bar borders in red, blue and gold. Small initials in gold and penwork throughout.

Dates

  • Creation: 15th century.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

5 Leaves ; 156 x 110 millimetres, written space 100 x 65 millimetres.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

5 folios, probably a gathering of 8 wanting 4-5 and 8. 10 lines.

Physical Description

Vellum.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

Contact:
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