Manuscript
British Library, Harley MS 3093
Physiologus
Codicology
| Current Location: | British Library, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Shelfmark: | Harley MS 3093 |
| Produced: | France, Early 11th century |
| Manuscript Type: | Miscellany |
| Physiologus Version: | Theobaldus |
| Language: | Latin |
| Folios: | 70 |
| Illustrated: | No |
| Media: | Parchment |
| Dimensions: | Height: 27.5 cm Width: 19.5 cm |
Description
Contains the Latin Physiologus of Theobaldus on folio 36r-38r.
[From the British Library catalog description]
This manuscript contains a collection of late antique and early medieval texts, written in Latin verse. It is known for containing the oldest surviving copy of Theobaldus' Physiologus. The text is a compilation of animal lore from North Africa that was widely read and gave rise to the bestiary tradition in early medieval Europe.
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