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Unidentified Fragment
Fragment of a leaf of a manuscript, parchment. Text in Middle German(?). The text block has wide margins above, beneath and to the left-hand side but the leaf has been cut down the right-hand side and a substantial proportion of the text is now missing. There letters de can be seen in the bottom right corner of the recto, indicating that the text continues or repeats beyond the visible margins. There is text on the verso but it is virtually illegible due to damage. The corner of what may be a large blue initial is just visible. Possibly a small annotation at the bottom edge of the verso? Date: circa 15th Century
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Annotation Beneath Block Bottom Continues Corner Damage Edge Fragment Fragments Indicating Initial Letters Manuscript Missing Parchment Possibly Proportion Recto Repeats Right Hand Substantial Unidentified Verso Virtually Visible Wide 15th Illegible Left Hand Margins
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15th Century Medieval Fragment: A Snippet of Time Lost in History This hauntingly beautiful fragment is a testament to the passage of time and the mysteries of the past. Dating back to the 15th century, this parchment leaf bears the faded remnants of a once-vibrant Middle German text. The text block boasts generous margins above, below, and to the left, but a substantial portion has been excised from the right-hand side, leaving a tantalizing gap in the narrative. The bottom right corner of the recto reveals the letters "de," suggesting that the text continues or repeats beyond the visible margins. The verso, though virtually illegible due to damage, reveals a faint corner of what may be a large blue initial and a possible small annotation at the bottom edge. The fragment's history remains a puzzle, shrouded in the mists of time. Its once-grand text, now fragmented and incomplete, invites us to ponder the stories it might have told, the knowledge it might have imparted, and the hands that once carefully penned its words. The fragment serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of human creations and the enduring allure of the unknown. This unidentified medieval fragment is a precious treasure, a glimpse into the past that beckons us to explore the depths of history and unravel the enigmas of the past. Its intrigue and beauty are a testament to the power of the written word and the enduring allure of the unknown.
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