Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
Italy, Florence, between 1470 and 1475
MS M.497 fol. 154r

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Margins and initial Q with floreate ornament.
Top margin with central medallion enclosing fruit and leaves. Flanking the medallion are two birds. In left margin is bird.
Bottom margins with central medallion enclosing escutcheon with arms of Francesco Sassetti (argent a bend azure). Two winged putti (cherubs) support the medallion. Flanking the central medallion are two medallions enclosing pebbles (emblem of Francesco Sassetti).