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Antiphonary – Fragment

Parchment · 1 leaf · 1401 – 1500 CE · Italy

F-y04u

Cambridge, MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library, MS Typ 704.1 (6)
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Language
Latin
Reconstruction Summary

Both recto and verso are written in a large gothic rotunda hand, with chant on a red 4-line staff. Text and notes on the recto are in burnished gold, the verso in black with an initial letter "E" in blue and red. A single leaf containing antiphons for the feast of Corpus Christi. Antiphon "O quam suavis" (Cantus Index 203554) (acephalous), beginning with the words "de celo prestito" (recto) -- antiphon "Ego sum panis vivus" (CAO 2595) breaking off with the words "ex hoc pa-" (verso).

Online Since
08/14/2023

Antiphonary

Parchment · 1 leaf · 1401 – 1500 CE · Italy

F-y04u

Cambridge, MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library, MS Typ 704.1 (6)

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Antiphonary (Fragment), Cambridge, MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library, MS Typ 704.1 (6) (https://fragmentarium.ms/overview/F-y04u)

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Online Since
08/14/2023

Antiphonary – Fragment

Parchment · 1 leaf · 1401 – 1500 CE · Italy

F-y04u

Cambridge, MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library, MS Typ 704.1 (6)

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Online Since
08/14/2023
Century
  • 15th century
Text Language
  • Latin
Script Type
  • Southern Textualis
Illuminated
  • Yes
Liturgica
  • Antiphonar
Decoration
  • Other colour
  • Gold and/or Silver
  • Initial
  • Ornamental
  • Red
  • Text Block
Musical Notation
  • Square Notation
Italy
  • Role: Not Specified
  • Authority Source: VIAF

Antiphonary Antiphons for the feast of Corpus Christi

F-y04u

Cambridge, MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library, MS Typ 704.1 (6)
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Antiphonary, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library, MS Typ 704.1 (6)
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