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Antiphonal Leaf (c. 1500) |
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Antiphonals were books containing the sung portions of the Divine
Office. The manuscript leaf offered here is large, typical of the
medieval book, so it could be shared by a choir.
Leaf from early 16th century written on vellum. Lyrics hand scribed in black ink with red rubrics. Music written in black square notation on a red 5-line stave. Verso contains 5 bars of music and a large red initial "S." Recto contains 6 bars of music and a large initial "A." Distinct hair and flesh sides. Size: 480 x 358 mm (approx 18.9 x 14.1 inches). $190
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