British Library, Harley MS 4986
Codicology
Produced: | Germany, 11th and 12th century |
Current Location: | British Library, London, England, UK |
Manuscript Type: | Herbal |
Language: | Latin |
Folios: | 81 |
Illustrated: | Yes |
Media: | Parchment |
Dimensions: | Height: 26 cm Width: 19 cm |
Description
A collection of medical and pharmaceutical texts of various dates. Includes Liber medicinae ex animalibus (Medicine from animals) by Sextus Placitus (folio 45r-50r) with animal illustrations, and a text on the use of bestiary animals in medicine (folio 67r-68v), not illustrated.
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