Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Turkey, Istanbul, mid 12th century
MS M.692 fol. 124r

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Cruciform title-page decorated with ornament of foliage, animals, birds, surmounted by birds flanking vase, and enclosing medallion containing half figure of Theodore Tyro.
Illustration for First Saturday in Lent (Feast of Theodore Tyro).