Harvard University, MS Typ 160

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Metadata

DS ID:

DS11168

Shelfmark:

MS Typ 160

Author:

Volčić, Vicko Dimitrije, 1563-1607

Vicko Dimitrije Volčić WIKIDATA

Date:

1598.

sixteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

lat

Latin WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: 5 charts, bound : vellum ; 37 cm.

Note:

"Vinc.us demetrei Volcius Rachuseus Fecit in terra li Burni [Livorno], die 18 Iulii 1598" - chart 2.
The charts are folded and attached on the versos to make up a book with leaves of double thickness, each chart forming a page-opening 36 x 46 cm. The opening recto shows the Virgin and Child with flowers and angels, the closing verso an unidentified coat of arms.
Bound in original red morocco, gilt.
In a tray case, 39 cm.
Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.

Keyword:

Manuscripts, Renaissance

portolanos

manuscript maps

Mediterranean Region

Institutional Record:

https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990095726880203941/catalog

IIIF Manifest:

https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/drs:494405936

Holding Institution:

Harvard University