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Postilla: MS 204

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Postilla

Maker(s)

Author: Nicholaus of Lyra

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Description

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Parchment, 334 x 235 (280 x 181) mm, 2 columns, 62 lines, ruled in black ink; on the recto 43 long lines.

CONTENTS: Nicholaus of Lyra, Postilla, end of commentary on Ecclesiasticus.

DECORATION: Column miniature of a female saint holding red flower.

Notes

History note: In the Museum by 1895.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1891)

Project

  • Cambridge Illuminated

Materials used in production

Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of parchment
Text Height 280 mm Width 181 mm
Page Height 334 mm Width 235 mm

Techniques used in production

Illumination

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS 204
Primary reference Number: 169746
Project ID: 93
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 3 September 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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