Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries: Cambridge, University Library, MS Add. 1879.4

Diktyon no.: Diktyon 77954

Fragment in Greek

Introduction: This fragment in Greek consists of two small scraps of parchment bearing majuscule script, perhaps dating from around the 6th century, which were probably once used as part of a spine lining. Dr Christopher Wright

Language(s): Greek

Physical Description

Form: codex

Support: Parchment

Extent: Fragment (two scraps) 2 leaves. 114 × 20 mm. 73 × mm.

Condition

The scraps are torn, creased and stained.

Hand(s)

The text was copied in a Biblical majuscule script, with serifs, in brown ink. No diacritics are visible on the surviving letters.

Decoration

There are traces of simple ornament in red and black ink, probably of later date, on one side of each scrap.

Additions

The fragments are marked with the current classmark and the former classmarks T.18.2a and T.18.2b.

History

Origin: The style of script suggests that the manuscript from which this came may have been copied in about the 6th century, but the sample is small.

Provenance and Acquisition

Owned by the Biblical scholar Constantin von Tischendorf (1815-1874) .

Bought by the University Library from Tischendorf's executors in 1876.

Additional Information

Availability

Entry to read in the Library is permitted only on presentation of a valid reader's card. For information on eligibility and admissions procedures, see Joining the Library). For further enquiries, and to confirm the availability of the manuscript, please contact the Special Collections Reading Room.

Bibliography

Hand-list of the additional Greek manuscripts in the University Library, Cambridge Scriptorium, Easterling, Patricia E. (16, 2, 302-323, 1962)

Funding of Cataloguing

The Polonsky Foundation

Digital Images

Cambridge Digital Library

Abbreviations

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Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries

Cambridge, University Library, MS Add. 1879.4

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