Harvard University, MS Gr 12

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Metadata

DS ID:

DS10990

Shelfmark:

MS Gr 12

Title:

Daily lectionary of the Gospels in Greek

Date:

ca. 1000-ca. 1050

eleventh century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

grc

Ancient Greek WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: 202 leaves, bound : vellum ; 34 cm.

Former Owner(s):

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

Edward Everett WIKIDATA

Note:

Paginated 1-404. Many leaves are bound in the wrong order (see Boer).
Pp. 1-4, 105-6, 229-32, 399-404 are palimpsest leaves, originally of a ms. of the 10th century.
Written in a professional medium-sized round and clear Perlschrift with inclination to the right. The writing is in 2 columns in brown ink.
Ekphonetic notation is in magenta ink.
There are several small rectangular headpieces in colors, and pen-ornamented initials in magenta ink.
Bound in early 19th-century tan leather over wooden boards, gilt.
In a tray case, 36 cm.
Purchased by Edward Everett in Constantinople, 1819.
Gift of Edward Everett, 1820.

Keyword:

rules (layout features)

Manuscripts, Medieval

palimpsests (manuscripts)

Institutional Record:

https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990096519150203941/catalog

IIIF Manifest:

https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/ids:12844564

Holding Institution:

Harvard University