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Medieval Hand-Painted Vellum Page from Illuminated Breviary Manuscript

Item Details

A hand-painted vellum page from an illuminated breviary manuscript, dated to the late Medieval era. Both sides of the page feature large decorative drop caps in blue, red, gold, and black ink. An informational sheet is included, providing details on the inscriptions. The page is held in off-white matting windows, wrapped in protective plastic.

Medium or Materials Plastic
Signature Unsigned

Condition

- some warping in the vellum; discoloration; slight fading to the blue drop caps.

Dimensions

11.25" W x 14.0" H x 0.25" D

- measures mat/plastic sleeve; visible page measures 3.25" W x 4" H.

Item #

17WDC181-030

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