Thirteenth Century Bible Leaf--Ezekiel

I am their inheritance. 

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Intricately scribed leaf from a 13th century Friar's Bible.  12 lines of Latin script per inch in 2 columns of 48 lines.  Text written on fine vellum in dark brown ink in a remarkably small and fine script.  3 double and triple line initials in alternating red and blue.  Beautifully written marginal designs in red and blue ink.  The leaf is bright and clean  The text on the bottom of the second column of the recto is somewhat blurred. The leaf contains the text of Ezekiel 44-47 where the Lord instructs the people upon who may enter the Temple, the division of the land, offerings, and the celebration of Passover.

Size: 161x110 mm (approx 6.4 x 4.5 inches)

$380                                                         # IMC5138

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