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Bible
Italy, probably Palermo, first quarter of the 14th century
MS G.60 fol. 254r

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Nehemiah: Scene, unidentified, possibly Nehemiah: mourning -- Nehemiah, touching his face with his left hand, is seated on ground, his right arm raised toward group of men, the foremost with right hand extended toward Nehemiah and left arm raised.
Scene against gold background within initial E decorated with extenders. Dragons in border.
Beginning of Nehemiah.



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