Name: Illuminated Musical Antiphonal Manuscript on Vellum With Grand Initials
SKU: 16801566
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Illuminated Musical Antiphonal Manuscript on Vellum With Grand Initials

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The leaf presented here is about average in size. It is from an early 16th century antiphonal hand written in Latin on vellum. Antiphonals were books containing the sung portions of the Divine Office and were shared by a choir. Lyrics and music are hand scribed in black ink with red rubrics. Recto painted in red contains a large elaborate “A”.
This piece is most likely a page from a larger volume and is on handmade vellum. This Gregorian antiphonal chant musical manuscript page may date to the 16th century.

Dimensions: 16ʺW × 1ʺD × 20ʺH

Styles: Italian

Frame Type: Framed

Art Subjects: Music

Period: 16th Century

Country of Origin: Italy

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Paper

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Black

Condition Notes: This musical manuscript page displays a typical range of age and wear indications. The colors remain bold and bright and …
moreThis musical manuscript page displays a typical range of age and wear indications. The colors remain bold and bright and is mounted under glass with a beautiful gold frame and double matted in black.
Minor staining to leaf (vellum).

Framed size: 20” h x 16” w less

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