Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
England, Reading, ca. 1250
MS M.103 fol. 4r

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1) Month, Occupation: January -- Three-faced Janus, wearing cap and cloak, sits on barrel with drinking horn in raised left hand.
2) Zodiac Sign: Aquarius -- Male figure, nude, pours water from vessel.
Figures against gold backgrounds in medallions.