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German (Artist)
late 12th-early 13th century (Medieval)
ink, paint and gold on parchment
(Medieval Europe , Manuscripts and Rare Books)

Provenance
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Created for Augustinian or Premonstratensian use (?), likely Rheinland, late 12th or early 13th century. Leander van Ess, Darmstadt, after 1800. Purchased by Sir Thomas Phillipps [1792-1872], 1824 [1]; Phillipps' Sale, London, either 1911, no. 868, or 1913, no. 1021. Léon Gruel, Paris [2]; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.

[1] fol. 1r - rampant lion stamp and inscription: "Sir T.P./Middle Hill 441"
[2] no. 924 on front pastedown

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Geographies

Germany, Rhineland (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 8 3/8 x W: 5 7/16 in. (21.3 x 13.8 cm)

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Acquired by Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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W.25.126R

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Premonstratensian Psalter

German
late 12th-early 13th century (Medieval)
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