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London, BL MS. Or. 5566D.3: Letter - #39165

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Name

Letter - #39165

Item

London, BL MS. Or. 5566D.3

Collection

British Library (London, United Kingdom)

Item Image

London, BL MS. Or. 5566D.3: verso

Hand

London, BL MS. Or. 5566D.3: Main text scribe - Non-square (Beinoni)

Scribe

Nathan b. Nahray b. Nathan (נתן בן נהראי בן נתן) (Date active: 11th century)

Type

Letter

Shin/Sin

General Shape

Triangular

Ductus

Traced with 3 movements

Features

Right arm - traced as a separate movement from the left arm
Right arm - slanted
Right arm - top is level with the top of the left arm
Right arm - straight
Right arm - with tapering at the end
Right arm - no roof
Base - no base
Left arm - traced as a separate movement from the right arm
Left arm - slanted
Left arm - top is level with the top of the right arm
Left arm - straight
Left arm - no roof
Middle stroke - traced as a separate movement from the left arm
Middle stroke - joins the arms/base
Middle stroke - joins the left arm
Middle stroke - joins the left arm at the top
Middle stroke - parallel to the right arm
Middle stroke - slanted to the right /
Middle stroke - straight
Middle stroke - no roof

Image Details

Width: 36px
Height: 36px
Rotation: 180°
Area (w x h): 1336px²
Ratio (w / h): 1.02
Coordinates (top, left): 823px, 134px

Published: 21 Jan 2026, 5:58 p.m.

Created: 21 Jan 2026, 5:58 p.m. by Miruna-Ștefana Belea

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2026, 5:58 p.m. by Miruna-Ștefana Belea

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How to cite this page: Miruna-Ștefana Belea, 'London, BL MS. Or. 5566D.3: Letter - #39165', in: Hebrew Palaeography Album, General Editors: Judith Olszowy-Schlanger. Consulted online at https://www.hebrewpalaeography.com/data/graphicelements/39165/ on 2026-01-30.