This page describes the datasets provided by the Vellum Corpus Digital Database.

Data Structure

This database provides the following data:

• High-resolution images: Digital images of vellum documents provided in IIIF format
• Metadata: Detailed information about each document (dates, locations, parties involved, etc.)
• Text data: Document text encoded in TEI/XML format

Available Datasets

Text

TEI/XML

• JSON API: https://toyobunko-lab.jp/app/vellum/api/dts/collections.json
• DTS Viewer: Open in Viewer

Metadata

• Document Metadata: https://toyobunko-lab.jp/app/vellum/jsonapi/index/document.json
• Deed Metadata: https://toyobunko-lab.jp/app/vellum/jsonapi/index/deed.json

Data Usage

We welcome the use of data for research and educational purposes.

Data Formats

• Images: IIIF Image API 2.1
• Metadata: JSON-LD
• Text: TEI/XML P5