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Antiphonary

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Item No: mcai470151
Additional Title: Antiphonary
Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front 47:15
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial T
Notes: This cutting can be dated to ca. 1325.
Notes: This initial begins the first response for the first nocturn of Matins for the Second Sunday in Lent, "Tolle arma tua pharetram, et affer de venatione tua ..." (Take your weapons, quiver and bow) .

Lewis E M 47:12-15 appear to be from the same manuscript based on similarities in layout, script, and other physical evidence. If this is the case, the manuscript was illuminated by at least two artists, one of whom was either French or working in the manner of contemporary French painting (see Lewis E M 47:12:15).
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1662020
Country: Country:Italy

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1350
Image Dimensions Width: 329 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 47:12-15

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