Lectionary
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Frauenfeld, Kantonsbibliothek Thurgau, FRG 209
Fergus Bovill, 2025 (Born Digital)
Remarks by the Editor
The digitisation and analysis of this fragment was generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
General Information
Title
Lectionary
Shelfmarks
Frauenfeld, Kantonsbibliothek Thurgau, FRG 209
Material
Parchment
Date of Origin
first half, 9th century
Script, Hands
An early Caroline minuscule written in a single hand (note open 'a's and 'ri' ligature). Rubrics and headings written in uncial.
Original Condition
Number of Columns
1
Number of Lines
at least 23
Line Height
8 mm
Ruling
drypoint
Current Condition
Extent
1 partial bifolium
Dimensions
194 x 276 mm
More about the Current Condition
A single bifolium trimmed and repurposed as a pastedown in its host volume, from which it is now detached.
Book Decoration and Musical Notation
Description
Two- and three-line penwork initials in black.
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Rubrics in red.
Content
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Content Item
- Text Language Latin
- Title Lectionary
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Content Description
Includes readings from the Epistle to the Hebrews, Book of Wisdom and Corinthians.
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Host Volume
Title
Host volume unknown at the time of writing.