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Bible
France, ca. 1260
MS M.110 fol. 58v

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David: anointed -- Young David, seated on bench, is flanked by male figure and Samuel, both wearing pointed caps. The male figure holds crown in both hands and extends it toward David. Samuel raises vessel of affusion of David's head and pours oil.
Scene on gold background within initial D decorated with foliate ornament, ascender forming marginal extender.



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