Manuscript Cutting
16th century (made), 19th century (made)
Leaf from Antiphoner with border of interlacing stems and insects in "Ghent-Bruges" style probably added in the 19th century. Netherlandish. 16th century with 19th century additions. A duplicate number MS.403 was assigned to this object in error and was subsequently cancelled.
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| Brief description | Leaf from Antiphoner with border of interlacing stems and insects in "Ghent-Bruges" style probably added in the 19th century. Netherlandish. 16th century with 19th century additions. A duplicate number MS.403 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). |
| Historical context | Data taken from notes compiled by Rowan Watson. The full text of the entry is as follows: '208 (MS 403) ANTIPHONER Leaf, with border of interlacing stems and insects in "Ghent-Bruges" style probably added in the 19th century. Inc: Angelus domini descendit de celo NL (South) 16th and 19th centuries 520 x 365 mm; written space 373 x 240 mm 9 lines of music (staves of 4 red lines , 21 mm) and text "Zi" on bottom right -hand corn Bought from J&S Goldschmidt, 1872 Pub: 1908 cat, 42; 1923 cat, 34' |
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| Accession number | 280 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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