Manuscript cutting
Manuscript Cutting
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This cut-out decorated initial 'D' (an initial composed of non-figural, non-zoomorphic decorative elements) likely came from a larger liturgical manuscript. It may have been made in the Netherlands or possibly Flanders during the sixteenth century. Composed entirely of burnished gold leaf (gold paint that has been polished to shine) and set upon a blue background with white floral decorations.
Object details
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| Title | Manuscript cutting |
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| Brief description | Cut-out decorated initial from a liturgical manuscript. Initial D in gold on a blue gournd with a red interior with white conventional floral ornament. Netherlands (?), 16th century. A duplicate number MS.162 was assigned to this object in error and was subsequently cancelled. |
| Physical description | This cut-out decorated initial 'D' (an initial composed on non-figural, non-zoomorphic decorative elements) may have come from a Netherlandish or possibly Flemish liturgical boo used during the celebration of the Christian Mass. Double-sided (now pasted onto card). Colour pigments and burnished gold leaf. Recto: Burnsihed gold leaf initial 'D' with red and blue and lead white foliate decoration. Verso: Pasted onto card. |
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| Copy number | Unique |
| Object history | Purchased from Joseph in 1858 as part of a group of 15 manuscript cuttings (now Museum nos 1554-1568). |
| Historical context | Data taken from notes compiled by Rowan Watson. The full text of the entry is as follows: '1566 (MS 162) LETTER D Cut-out decorated initial D (burnished gold letter-shape, magenta infill with white floriate design, blue ground) NL (South); could possibly be Flemish. 16th century. 40 x 40 mm. Pub: 1908 cat, 23' |
| Summary | This cut-out decorated initial 'D' (an initial composed of non-figural, non-zoomorphic decorative elements) likely came from a larger liturgical manuscript. It may have been made in the Netherlands or possibly Flanders during the sixteenth century. Composed entirely of burnished gold leaf (gold paint that has been polished to shine) and set upon a blue background with white floral decorations. |
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| Accession number | 1566 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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