[Bible pages: Major and minor initials]
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: Early 13th century (probably before 1240)
Dimensions:
Sheet: 201 x 140 mm (20.1 x 14 cm)
Medium: Ink, paint and gold leaf on parchment
Object number: F.1391.1-2
DescriptionPages from a bible. Latin text in small (gothic) textualis rotunda with chapter numbers, one major initial, minor initials, zoomorphic decoration and guide-lines in metalpoint. The first line of text sits on the top of a ruled line; between 1220 and 1240 text started to appear below the top ruled guide-line (hence the attributed date).