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Volume / Number: 7 / 994

CLA 994
Shelfmarks
  • Sankt Gallen Switzerland Stiftsbibliothek 1398a (p. 9–10)
Script Pre-Caroline Minuscule
Date VIII² (751 - 800)
Origin and Provenance

Origin uncertain, probably a Swiss centre. Later used for strengthening bindings at St Gall. This leaf does not seem to form part of CLA 7.900, though both contain Kings.

CLA Vol. 7
TM Number TM 67139
Support Parchment
Contents Testamentum Vetus (Vulgata, 2Sm 12.2–13.17).
Script Commentary

Script is pre-Caroline minuscule with a tendency to incline to the left: a has the form of two c's, uncial A with angular bow occurs at the beginning of some words; b occurs once with a tag to the right; the top of forms a loop to the left; y is dotted; z is tall; various ligatures.

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