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Cincinnati (USA), Hebrew Union College, Klau Library: Scrolls 65.1

(Magnificient Parchment)

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FamiliesMagnificent Parchment (Classical)
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IdentifierCincinnati (USA), Hebrew Union College, Klau Library: Scrolls 65.1
Primary Manuscript TitlesMagnificient Parchment
היריעה המפוארת

Manuscript History

Origin
Date Informationca. 1500
Creation PlacesItaly

Physical Description

MaterialParchment
FormRotulus
Dimensions46 × 156 cm

Further Information

Research LiteratureJ. H. Chajes, The Kabbalistic Tree (University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022), 69–70.
NotesCincinnati, Hebrew Union College, The Klau Library Scrolls 65.1 appears to be the earliest witness of a family of large manuscript rotuli ("ilanot") to which we have given the name "The Magnificent Parchment." Only one witness (London, BL, MS Or. 6465 Scroll © The British Library Board) carries a colophon, dating it to 1556. The original Magnificent Parchment was likely crafted ca. 1500 in northern Italy. This family of manuscripts is distinguished by its grand scale, its graphical richness, and its 33,000-word anthological text. Klau Library Scrolls 65.1 is a luxury manuscript, meaning that it was likely produced on commission for a wealthy patron. It is among the most richly decorated to have reached us, with illuminations and diagrams in green, red, and brown. Unfortunately, much of this coloring is faded and worn; text written on colored backgrounds are now largely illegible. The outer ring of the zodiac has degree markings, a feature found on no other witness. Overall, especially from a decorative standpoint, this witness seems to have the greatest affinity to Uppsala University Library MS O Hebr. 33:3, though the latter appends two additional ilanot beneath the zodiac.
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Cincinnati (USA), Hebrew Union College, Klau Library: Scrolls 65.1

(Magnificient Parchment)

About the Diagram

TextGrid URI of the Edition3wpg0
FamiliesMagnificent Parchment (Classical)
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Surfaces of the Diagram

Recto


About the Manuscript

Identifiers and Titles

IdentifierCincinnati (USA), Hebrew Union College, Klau Library: Scrolls 65.1
Primary Manuscript TitlesMagnificient Parchment
היריעה המפוארת

Manuscript History

Origin
Date Informationca. 1500
Creation PlacesItaly

Physical Description

MaterialParchment
FormRotulus
Dimensions46 × 156 cm

Further Information

Research LiteratureJ. H. Chajes, The Kabbalistic Tree (University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022), 69–70.
NotesCincinnati, Hebrew Union College, The Klau Library Scrolls 65.1 appears to be the earliest witness of a family of large manuscript rotuli ("ilanot") to which we have given the name "The Magnificent Parchment." Only one witness (London, BL, MS Or. 6465 Scroll © The British Library Board) carries a colophon, dating it to 1556. The original Magnificent Parchment was likely crafted ca. 1500 in northern Italy. This family of manuscripts is distinguished by its grand scale, its graphical richness, and its 33,000-word anthological text. Klau Library Scrolls 65.1 is a luxury manuscript, meaning that it was likely produced on commission for a wealthy patron. It is among the most richly decorated to have reached us, with illuminations and diagrams in green, red, and brown. Unfortunately, much of this coloring is faded and worn; text written on colored backgrounds are now largely illegible. The outer ring of the zodiac has degree markings, a feature found on no other witness. Overall, especially from a decorative standpoint, this witness seems to have the greatest affinity to Uppsala University Library MS O Hebr. 33:3, though the latter appends two additional ilanot beneath the zodiac.
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