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Litany Leaf, second half 15th century

Language

  • Latin

Collection

Description

  • Identifier: Litany Leaf
  • Summary: Single Leaf from a Book of Hours.
  • Origin: second-half 15th century, Northern France
  • Decoration: Illuminated borders. One double-line and single-line illuminated initials. Illustrated bars of alternating colors throughout.
  • Script: Gothic batarda
  • Support: Parchment
  • Layout: 22 long lines

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Identifier

  • Litany Leaf

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