Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Calendar
Italy, Bologna, 1324-1328
MS M.511 fol. 5v

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Two scenes within medallions framed by foliate ornament:
1) Month, Occupation: October -- Two men, one carrying basket on shoulder, behind man on ladder, pouring wine from wine skin on shoulders into funnel in cask.
2) Zodiac Sign: Scorpio -- Scorpion above man, turning spigot of vat from which wine flows into vessel.