13th century A.D. With 21 lines of bastarda script text in black with blue versals and gold leaf detailing, red and blue decorative blocking, vertical bar with beast-head finial to margin; drypoint ruling visible. 5.41 grams, 23.3 x 16.7 cm (9 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.).

From an important collection of Christian artefacts formed by a London gentleman, 1970s-1980s. From the private collection of Mr David Barker, London, UK; thence by descent.