is a unique anomaly in the world of paleography. While runes were typically used for short inscriptions on wood or stone, this is one of the only surviving long-form manuscripts written entirely in medieval runic script on vellum. What’s Inside? The Scanian Law : The bulk of the text contains the Scanian Law
The (shelfmark AM 28 8vo ) is a unique 14th-century medieval manuscript written entirely in runes, consisting of 100 parchment leaves. It is one of the most famous Danish manuscripts and a vital source for understanding both medieval law and the adaptation of runic script to the Latin book format. Content Overview