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Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 198v

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Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, crowned, seated on throne, flanked by curtains, holds round object in right hand and supports Christ Child, decorated crossed nimbus, with her left arm. He raises his right hand in blessing and holds round object, possibly pear, in his left hand.
Figures within decorated initial O.
Illustration for beginning of Song of Solomon.



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