Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospels of Matthew and Mark
Egypt, 12th century?
MS M.616 fol. 4v

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Decorated initial O, inscribed with Coptic letters in infilling.
Decorated initial E, inscribed with Coptic letters in infilling.
Left margin inhabited by goose-like bird with flowering bud in beak, and decorated with scrolling foliate coronis.