Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
France, Normandy, between 1400 and 1410
MS M.537 fol. 280r

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Scene, Secular: Instruction -- King, seated on throne, looks at ring with gem, held with raised left hand. One of two men standing next to the throne, wears elaborate headgear, with hands crossed on breast. Another man stands before the king holding box containing round objects, possibly stones.
Margins decorated with foliate rinceaux.