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Sphaera mundi
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De scientia physica
Sphaera mundi
17th–18th century
Place of Origin: Germany?
Medium/Technique
Manuscript in pen and variously colored inks with illuminated initials
Dimensions
Overall: 20.2 x 16 x 5.1 cm (7 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.1148
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsBooks and manuscripts – Manuscripts
Germany?: 17th-18th century
Description(Germany?: 17th-18th century) Quarto; 332 leaves; original blind-stamped brown leather (brown cloth box).
Manuscript of various scientific texts concerning physics and astronomy, written in various scripts with numerous illuminated initials
Manuscript of various scientific texts concerning physics and astronomy, written in various scripts with numerous illuminated initials
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Boston (1893-1963), by whom bequeathed to MFA, September 23, 1964.