Manuscript Cutting
13th century (made)
Historiated initial E from a choir-book depicting the Adoration of the Magi. Initial is in blue and is on gold and green ground. Netherland, 13th century. A duplicate number MS.180 was assigned to this object in error and was subsequently cancelled.
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| Brief description | Historiated initial E from a choir-book depicting the Adoration of the Magi. Initial is in blue and is on gold and green ground. Netherland, 13th century. A duplicate number MS.180 was assigned to this object in error and was subsequently cancelled. |
| Object history | Purchased from J. and S. Goldschmidt as part of three portfolios (now Museum nos 234-296) designated as a 'Illuminations: a collection of 338 specimens, pages and cuttings' for the total sum of £100.0.0, received on 15 October 1872; passed on for Register in April 1874 (see Register of Drawings). |
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| Accession number | 245:10 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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