Decorated initial from the Murano Gradual
Manuscript Cutting
1400-1500 (made)
1400-1500 (made)
Place of origin |
Italian illuminated manuscript fragment, initial letter 'O' on vellum. Burnished gold ground with floral decoration in colour. Italian, 15th century.
Object details
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Title | Decorated initial from the Murano Gradual |
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Brief description | Italian illuminated manuscript fragment, initial letter 'O' on vellum. Burnished gold ground with floral decoration in colour. Italian, 15th century. |
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Object history | Bought from James Tregaskis, 66 Great Russell st, W.C.1 on 19 June 1919 as part of a group of 46 manuscript cuttings (now Museum nos CIRC.116 to 161-1919) for teh total sum of £34.14s. |
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Accession number | CIRC.149-1919 |
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Record created | April 17, 2013 |
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