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Fragments of an ordinale, 14th century

 Item
Identifier: MS 211/XXVI

Scope and Contents

Two portions of a vellum leaf of a 14th century Ordinale, containing part of the Temporale following the Feast of the Epiphany. There sections cut from both fragments in a regular pattern (see images).

Writing

Neat, in black ink. There is a small hint of coloured initials in blue and red, although only one or two are actually visible on these fragments. There is one rough filigree initial.

Dates

  • Creation: 14th century

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. Please contact the repository in advance.

Full Extent

2 folios

Physical Facet

Material: Vellum

Dimensions

roughly 6.80 cm x 16.90 cm

Lines to a page

32-33 lines to a page

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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