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Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1515
MS M.276 fol. 1v

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Two vignettes framed by columns in upper margin:
1) Zodiac Sign: Aquarius -- Figure, nimbed, pouring water from vessel held in left hand, amid clouds and stars.
2) Zodiac Sign: Pisces -- Two fish, facing opposite directions, and the head of a third fish, amid clouds and stars.
Two vignettes framed by columns in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: January -- Man, wearing hat, holding cup in left hand, sits at table and is served plate of food held in both hands of youth, wearing hat, on opposite side of the table.
2) Month, Occupation: February -- Man, wearing hat, raises both hands to fire in fireplace.



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