Manuscript Cutting
late 13th century (made)
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Cutting from Bible l. Miniature of a monk writing at a lectern with quill and knife within an architectural frame. On a burnished gold ground. France, late 13th century. A duplicate number MS.1480 was assigned to this object in error and was subsequently cancelled.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Drawing on paper. |
| Brief description | Cutting from Bible l. Miniature of a monk writing at a lectern with quill and knife within an architectural frame. On a burnished gold ground. France, late 13th century. A duplicate number MS.1480 was assigned to this object in error and was subsequently cancelled. |
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| Historical context | Data taken from notes compiled by Rowan Watson. The full text of the entry is as follows: (following text refers to E.2126-1909 to E.2141-1909) 'HISTORIATED INITIALS FROM A BIBLE, France, 13th century (E.2126-1909 to 2141-1909) Individual item text 'Cat. 55.14 E.2139-1909 BIBLE Cut-out miniature (Monk writing at a lectern with quill and knife with an architectural frame) [Inc: Frater Ambrosius ?] France. Late 13th century Pub: 1923, 55' |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1909, London: Printed For His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1910 |
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| Accession number | E.2139-1909 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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