Odo Astensis — 12th century, end; English
MS. Add. C. 269
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Odo Astensis — 12th century, end; English
Shelfmark
MS. Add. C. 269
Place of origin
English
Date
12th century, end
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Decoration
Fine and good initials. (Pächt and Alexander iii. 251, pl. XXIV) fol. 4r Type initial B Subject Gold 14-line initial with acanthus-leaf and floral designs, and lion mask joining together two loops of B. Vertical stroke of the initial is decorated with a medallion with a bust of crowned King David holding sceptre. fol. 39r Type initial D Subject Two mythological beasts, placed symmetrically inside the loop of D. fol. 52r Type initial Q Subject Two birds, placed symmetrically inside the loop of the initial; dragon forming the tail of Q. fol. 93r Type initial C Subject Acanthus-leaf and floral designs, two birds' heads. fol. 52r Type initial D Subject Two birds, placed symmetrically inside the loop of the initial.
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