Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Statutes of the realm, Magna Carta
England, first quarter of the 14th century
MS M.1150. Fol. 025r

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In initial E man, right hand extended back to stick or club, blowing horn raised in left hand, stands next to deer (stag) attacked by dog. (Scene, Sports and Games: Hunting, Deer)
In right margin hybrid man, wearing pointed hat, right hand on breast, raising left arm.
Text is beginning of Charter of the Forest.