Skip to main content

Calendar: October (fol. 11r)

Archive Piece: BC MS 9/20 Contains digital media

Details

Type of record: Archive

Title: Calendar: October (fol. 11r)

Other titles: Textualis Rotunda

Level: Piece

Classmark: BC MS 9/20

Date(s): [ca.1480-1500]

Language: Latin

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/373170

Collection group(s): Medieval Manuscripts

Description

The roundel miniature has the zodiacal sign of September, Libra (the balance), although it should have the sign for October, Scorpio (the scorpion). The border is decorated with strawberries, columbine, flies, primroses, thistles and acanthus leaves.


Context: Calendar: October

Access and usage

Access

This collection is fully accessible and not subject to protection under the Data Protection Act

Collection hierarchy

Visitor Basket

Ref No. Item Ref Title