Gospel Lectionary, Menologion — Multiple dates; Byzantine
MS. Auct. D. inf. 2. 12
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Gospel Lectionary, Menologion — Multiple dates; Byzantine
Shelfmark
MS. Auct. D. inf. 2. 12
Place of origin
Byzantine
Date
16th century (pp. 1–34, 65–82)
12th century, end (pp. 35–64, 83–643)
Language
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Decoration
Ornamental headpieces.
Decorated initials.
Binding
Red plush on early boards, attached is a repoussé silver-gilt crucifix of Greek 14th cent. workmanship, damaged, clasps and corner-pieces wanting.
Acquisition
Donated to the Bodleian Library by Henry Hyde Earl of Clarendon (1638-1709)in 1683.
Provenance
Owned by a Priest Georgios in the 15th century.
Macedonia, Drama, Monastery of the Holy Virgin Eikosiphoinissa, 17th century
Finch, Heneage, first earl of Nottingham (1621–1682), received as gift from Parthenios IV, Patriarch of Constantinople in 1661
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Connections
People associated with this object
- Finch, Heneage, first earl of Nottingham (1621–1682), received as gift from Parthenios IV, Patriarch of Constantinople in 1661
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Clarendon, Henry Hyde, Earl of, 1638-1709
