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BnF MS. Hébreu 209 (CU II): Letter - #46885

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Name

Letter - #46885

Item

BnF MS. Hébreu 209 (CU II)

Collection

Bibliothèque Nationale de France (Paris, France)

Item Image

BnF MS. Hébreu 209 (CU II): 78r

Hand

BnF MS. Hébreu 209 (CU II): Main text scribe 1 - Non-square (Beinoni)

Type

Letter

Aleph

General Shape

Cusp-shaped chevron

Ductus

Traced with 2 movements

Features

Left-hand downstroke - left-hand downstroke is the main component
Left-hand downstroke - descends from the headline
Left-hand downstroke - reaches the baseline
Left-hand downstroke - slanted
Left-hand downstroke - straight
Left-hand downstroke - with tapering at the end
Left-hand downstroke - no foot
Chevron - attached to the left-hand downstroke at the top
Chevron - upper branch is written above the headline
Chevron - lower branch is smaller than the upper branch
Chevron - upper branch: straight
Chevron - lower branch: rounded

Image Details

Width: 17px
Height: 32px
Rotation: 0°
Area (w x h): 561px²
Ratio (w / h): 0.54
Coordinates (top, left): 270px, 507px

Published: 19 Apr 2026, 7:24 p.m.

Created: 19 Apr 2026, 7:24 p.m. by Miruna-Ștefana Belea

Last Updated: 19 Apr 2026, 7:24 p.m. by Miruna-Ștefana Belea

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How to cite this page: Miruna-Ștefana Belea, 'BnF MS. Hébreu 209 (CU II): Letter - #46885', in: Hebrew Palaeography Album, General Editors: Judith Olszowy-Schlanger. Consulted online at https://www.hebrewpalaeography.com/data/graphicelements/46885/ on 2026-04-24.