University College Library (Oxford), MS. 120
De bestiis et aliis rebus
Codicology
| Current Location: | University College Library (Oxford), Oxford, England, United Kingdom |
| Shelfmark: | MS. 120 |
| Produced: | England, 13th-14th century |
| Manuscript Type: | Bestiary |
| Bestiary Family: | Second |
| Aviary Group: | Aberdeen |
| Language: | Latin |
| Folios: | 70 |
| Illustrated: | Yes |
| Binding: | Medieval white leather |
| Script: | Littera textualis cursiva |
| Dimensions: | Height: 23.8 cm Width: 15.3 cm |
Description
The bestiary is on folios 1r-70r; full color illustrations (mainly colored drawings).
Also includes the Aviarium of Hugh of Fouilloy, with 17 washed line drawings.
Clark aviary group: Aberdeen.
The combination of the De avibus and a version of the Physiologus and/or a bestiary is called the De bestiis et aliis rebus, usually (and incorrectly) attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor.
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