Weitra Gradual Fragment

Weitra Gradual Fragment

Austria — Late 12th century

Weitra Gradual Fragment

Fragm. 4 Stadtarchiv Weitra (Weitra, Germany)
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Weitra Gradual Fragment

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Codicology

Alternative Titles
Graduale Witracense
Weitra Graduale
Size / Format
48 pages / 26.5 × 37.0 cm
Origin
Austria
Date
Late 12th century
Style
Language
Script
Protogothic minuscule
Illustrations
6 initials with scroll ornaments, some with zoomorphic elements, and various lombards, some adorned with faces
Content
Fragments of a gradual

Available facsimile editions:
Facsimile Editions

#1 Graduale Witracense

Binding: Red cloth binding with gold tooling
Commentary: 1 volume by Wolfgang Katzenschlager and Burkard Wehner
Language: German
1 volume: Exact reproduction of the original document (extent, color and size) Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.
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