Cambridge. Harvard University Library, MS Typ 963

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Harvard University Library
Library
Houghton Library, Harvard University
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  • MS Typ 963
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Date
  • 1300
Language
  • Latin
Title
  • Gradual : manuscript, [ca. 1300]
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Description
  • Physical Description:
    1 leaf : vellum ; 51 cm.

    Summary:
    A single leaf containing the offertory and communion for the vigil of Pentecost, with the introit for Pentecost (Spiritus domini replevit orbem terrarum).

    Notes:
    The verso has a large historiated initial S showing the descent of the Spirit on the apostles; in silver and colors.
    The Latin text is written in a tall gothic book hand, initial letters in blue and red with pen-work decoration. Musical notation is square notes in black on a red 4-line staff.
    On stylistic grounds, probably written in Germany (Regensburg?).
    MS Typ 963. Houghton Library, Harvard University.

    Form / Genre:
    Manuscripts, Medieval-Germany-1250-1300.
    Manuscripts, Medieval-Germany-1300-1350.

Place
  • Original form
    • No place, unknown, or undetermined
Rights
  • Houghton Library, Harvard University
    Electronic reproduction. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard College Library Digital Imaging Group, 2009. (Digital Medieval Manuscripts at Houghton Library). Copy digitized: Houghton Library: MS Typ 963
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