Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 158v

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Esther: before Ahasuerus -- In upper register of decorated initial I, Ahasueras, crowned, seated, right hand raised, lowers scepter to Esther, crowned, seated within lower register, grasping scepter with both hands.
Illustration for Esther 5:1-4.