Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries: Cambridge, University Library, MS Add. 2753.5

Diktyon no.: Diktyon 77478

Fragment in Greek

Introduction: This fragment consists of a scrap of parchment bearing majuscule script, perhaps dating from the 9th or 10th century. It was probably once used as reinforcing strip in a binding. On one side two words are legible: Χριστοῦ Ναζωραίου. Dr Matteo Di Franco

Language(s): Greek

Physical Description

Form: codex

Support: f. [1]r-[1]v Parchment.

Extent: Fragment (scrap) 1 leaves. 260 × 38-43 mm.

Condition

Fragile.

Layout

Layout not definable.

Hand(s)

The text has been copied by in slanting ogival majuscule script, in brown ink with abbreviation for nomina sacra.

Binding

The fragment is housed in melinex.

Accompanying Material

Former enclosure comprising a brown envelope addressed to 'The Librarian, University Library, Cambridge' and bearing notes by Francis Jenkinson ('Fragment given to FJ by T. Tom, 1903 April 15') and another ('IX-X Cent.'). See Provenance.

History

Origin: The style of script suggests that the manuscript from which this came was copied in 9th or 10th century, but the sample is small.

Provenance and Acquisition

Owned by Francis Jenkinson (1853-1923) , University Librarian 1889-1923: given to him by T. Tom on 15 April 1903 (see Accompanying Material).

Bequeathed to the Library by Jenkinson in 1923.

Additional Information

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Funding of Cataloguing

The Polonsky Foundation

Digital Images

Cambridge Digital Library

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Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries

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