Fragment of a breviary, 12th century
Item
Identifier: MS 211/XXIII
Scope and Contents
Upper part of leaf of a noted Breviary, containing portions of anthems, responsories, and lessons from a Common, probably that of Many Martyrs.
Writing
Fine hand in black ink, music neumes. Red lines for musical notation (neums). Blue and red slight filigree initials.
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
1 folios
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum?
Dimensions
20.20 cm x 16.40 cm
Lines to a page
double columns, music and lines of text
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk