Fragments of a Grail, 12th century
Scope and Contents
12th century Grail, each containing a folio and a half (much cropped), taken from the binding of MS 123 (Isidori Hispalensus Etymologiae etc.). It contains: 1) text from the Off. Ad te domine of Dom. X post Pentec. To Gr. Convertere of Fer. via Jejunii, and parts of 4 sequences. 2) From Ps. Domini est terra et plenitudo ejus in Vig. Nat. Domini to Gr. Exiit sermo In Nat. S. joh.; and one half-folio containing off. Gloria et honore, co. Qui vult venire post me; Oct. S. Agnetis; Procession, Anthems, and Introit in festo Purificationis; and Off and Co. in Cathedra S Petri; Sancti Gregorii Papa; Annunciationis S. Marie and Introit Circumdederunt me of Dom. in Septuagesima.
It is well written in a clear round hand with red or red and blue capitals. One floriated initial begins the Introit for Christmas Day. The colouring, blue, red, green, and pale yellow, is somewhat crude and the workmanship also, but the result is effective. The music is in neums. One floriated initial begins the Introit for Christmas Day.
Dates
- Creation: 12th century
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
2 folios
Custodial History
Taken from the binding of MS 123
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum
Dimensions
31.75 cm x 27.30 cm
Lines to a page
about 30 lines of text to a page, in double columns
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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