Manuscript

National Library of Russia, Lat. Q.v.III. 1

Codicology

Produced: 13th century
Current Location: National Library of Russia, St Petersburg, Russian Federation
Manuscript Type: Miscellany
Physiologus Version: Dicta Chrysostomi
Language: Latin
Folios: 54
Illustrated: Yes
Media: Parchment
Dimensions: Height: 22.9 cm Width: 16.1 cm

Description

Contains an aviary (book of birds, based on Hugh of Fouilloy) and a Dicta Chrysostomi version of the Physiologus.

The combination of the De avibus and a version of the Physiologus and/or a bestiary is called the De bestiis et aliis rebus, usually (and incorrectly) attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor.

This manuscript is related to Houghton Library, MS Typ 101 (The Harvard Aviary-Bestiary).

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