Medieval sciences (2)

Miscellany

University Library, MS Add. 4087, lower board
England, c. 1400
Vellum, 189 x 136 mm (134 x 88 mm), IV + 278 ff.

The manuscript survives in a medieval binding. On the lower board, a number of curious patterns are discernible, which may represent alchemical symbols. Their meaning and purpose remain to be determined.

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