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Insular majuscule

Scope note

An Insular book hand derived from half uncial, characterized by a broad, round ductus, short ascenders and descenders, and wedge-shaped finials.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210143

Broader Terms used

Insular scripts

Created

13yrs ago

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