Harvard University, MS Typ 222

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DS ID:

DS11062

Shelfmark:

MS Typ 222

Title:

Stichoi peri zōōn idiotētos

Author:

Philes, Manuel, approximately 1275-approximately 1345

Manuel Philes WIKIDATA

Scribe:

Vergecius, Angelus, active 16th century

Ange Vergèce WIKIDATA

Date:

1565.

sixteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

grc

Ancient Greek WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: 62 leaves, bound : vellum ; 24 cm.

Former Owner(s):

Beatty, A. Chester Sir, 1875-1968

Alfred Chester Beatty WIKIDATA

Note:

Title extracted from caption, f. 1r.
The Greek text is written in the characteristic cursive minuscule hand of Angelo Vergezio. He worked in Paris.
There are 3 illuminated headbands and 106 miniatures of animals and monsters in colors and gold, possibly by Vergezio's daughter.
Bound in original green morocco, gilt, inlaid with red morocco. Medallions on front and back have been removed and replaced with plain vellum.
In a tray case, 26 cm.
A. Chester Beatty (MS Gr. 10).
Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.

Keyword:

Manuscripts, Renaissance

Institutional Record:

https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990096069210203941/catalog

IIIF Manifest:

https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/drs:422128641

Holding Institution:

Harvard University