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Gospel book
Armenia, Van, 1461
MS M.749 fol. 21r

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Square-shaped headpiece with polylobed niche, decorated with geometric and foliate design, and surmounted by pair of birds flanking vessel (?) (partly cropped).
Below, nimbed angel as Symbol of Evangelist Matthew, standing with scroll in extended right hand, forming part of initial and incipit for Matthew 1:1 written in pharagir (zoomorphic) letters formed by birds.
In right margin, ornament of foliage (partly cropped).



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