Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Turkey, Istanbul, mid 12th century
MS M.692 fol. 2r

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Cross with border of rinceau enclosing birds and rabbits framing title, "The holy and great Sunday of Easter, Gospel according to John"; above, Fountain of Life -- Fountain with trefoil finial flanked by two birds; above arms of cross, two birds; below arms of cross, stylized plants.