Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (London, Victoria and Albert Museum, MSL/1984/29)
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Title
Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (London, Victoria and Albert Museum, MSL/1984/29)
Contains reference to Birgitta
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Language
Latin
Forms part of
Carries work
Hand
Gothic bookhand
Decoration
17 half page miniatures. All miniatures are within round topped frames comprised of a thin fillet of brushed gold and white on a red ground.
Historiated initials and small miniatures are integrated in the text throughout the Suffrages, Hours of the Cross, Hours of the Holy Spirit, prayers to Christ's attributes and Christ's Seven Last Words. These miniatures and initials reflect the content of the text.
The manuscript also comprises of letter shape initials and floral illuminated borders composed of coloured acanthus leaves, flowers, and black dots.
Historiated initials and small miniatures are integrated in the text throughout the Suffrages, Hours of the Cross, Hours of the Holy Spirit, prayers to Christ's attributes and Christ's Seven Last Words. These miniatures and initials reflect the content of the text.
The manuscript also comprises of letter shape initials and floral illuminated borders composed of coloured acanthus leaves, flowers, and black dots.
Writing support
Parchment
Folios
ff. 1r-161r
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
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| London, Victoria and Albert Museum, MSL/1984/29 | Carries work | Book object |