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Avis aus roys
France, probably Paris, 1347-1350
MS M.456 fol. 46r

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Avis aus Roys: Text, Book I, Chapter 34 -- Crowned king, wearing mantle, sits in profile on faldstool decorated with animal heads, his right leg crossed over left leg. He raises left hand and holds book with right hand. Before him, two male figures, both kneeling on one knee, place hands on book. To right, male figure, holding shield, decapitates another male figure, falling to ground, with sword.



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