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Unfinished inhabited initial I with dragon

Sedulius Scotus (fl. 848-860) (Author)
German (Artist)
early 12th century (Medieval)
ink on parchment
(Manuscripts and Rare Books, Medieval Europe )

Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.

[Fol. 117 (originally rear pastedown) has 13th century office of Matins for Saint Catherine (with neumes)]; Gustav Ritter von Emmich; Gustav Ritter von Emmich Sale, Vienna, March 15, 1906, no. I, pl. VIII; Gruel and Engelmann Collection [no. 609]; Leon Gruel, Paris; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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Geographies

Germany, Westphalia (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 6 3/4 x W: 4 1/4 in. (17.1 x 10.8 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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W.12.30R

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Sedulius Scotus (fl. 848-860)
early 12th century (Medieval)
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