Leaf from Antiphoner
Manuscript Cutting
early 15th century (made)
early 15th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Leaf from a French Antiphoner, made in 15th century. An antiphoner is a book containing the chants used for the canonical hours (cycle of daily prayers).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Leaf from Antiphoner |
| Materials and techniques | Pigment, gold and ink on parchment |
| Brief description | Leaf from Antiphoner. Initial S in blue on a gold ground bordered by green. Border decoration in gold ending in vines in green. France, early 15th century. A duplicate number MS.818 was assigned to this object in error and was subsequently cancelled. |
| Physical description | Leaf from Antiphoner. Double-sided. Gothic script. Written in black ink, first verse of the antiphon in blue and red ink. Red staves and black notes. Decoration: Initial "S" in blue with green vines terminated by blue, green and brown leaves in inner part, on a gold ground bordered by green. Left bar border in gold ending in green vines and leaves. |
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| 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). |
| Summary | Leaf from a French Antiphoner, made in 15th century. An antiphoner is a book containing the chants used for the canonical hours (cycle of daily prayers). |
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| Accession number | 256:2 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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