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Florence, Laurenz. MS. Plut.1.44

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Florence, Laurenz. MS. Plut.1.44

Collection

Biblioteca Laurenziana (Florence, Italy)

Item Nature

Book Type

Codex

Writing

Writing Material

Paper

Ink

Brown (iron-gall)

Writing Instrument

Calamus

Ruling

Ruling Existence

No ruling can be seen

Number of Written Lines

Dimensions

Height

225

Width

160

Date

Date Century

16th Century CE

Date Observations

While some publications date the manuscript to the 15th century, my inclination, based on certain paleographic features, is to consider a dating no earlier than the 16th century.

Place

Estimated Geographical Area

Italy

Language

Hebrew

Subject Field

Kabbala and Mysticism
Philosophy

Vowels and Signs

Hebrew Vocalisation

No vowels or accents

Other

Item History

The manuscript comes from the private collection of the Medici family.

Ktiv Reference Number

990001510700205171

Ktiv Link

https://www.nli.org.il/en/discover/manuscripts/hebrew-manuscripts/itempage?vid=MANUSCRIPTS&docId=PNX_MANUSCRIPTS990001510700205171&scope=PNX_MANUSCRIPTS (Date accessed: 2025-03-13)

Repository Library Link

https://tecabml.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/plutei/id/276848/rec/25 (Date accessed: 2025-03-13)

Further Bibliography

Bibliothecae Mediceo-Laurentianae catalogus ab Antonio Maria Biscionio ... digestus atque editus, p. 38;

Idel, M. (2011). Kabbalah in Italy, 1280-1510: A Survey. New Haven CT: Yale University Press.

Soloveitchik, H. (2020). Collected Essays: Volume III. UK: Liverpool University Press.

Published: 13 Mar 2025, 11:13 a.m.

Created: 23 Dec 2023, 11:19 a.m. by Elena Lolli

Last Updated: 13 Mar 2025, 11:13 a.m. by Elena Lolli

Entry Authors: Elena Lolli

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Florence, Laurenz. MS. Plut.1.44: 18r