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163 x 109 (110 x 65) mm, 20 long lines, ruled in ink
Hours of the Virgin; beginning of Prime
1 three-quarter page miniature (verso; Christ before Herod (?Pilate)) in gold and pink frame and full acanthus border with foliate motifs, decorated initial [6 l.] in pink with white on gold with foliate decoration, bright red rubrication
History note: Manuscript made for woman, probably in Cork; Sir Thomas Selby, 1719; Hon. Edward Petre, 19th c.; Samuel Sandars, 19th c.; Maggs Bros, 1985; Friends of the Fitzwilliam, 1985
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985)
15th Century#
Circa
1480
CE
-
Circa
1490
CE
Accession number: MS 1261-1985
Primary reference Number: 118681
Project ID: 1226
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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