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Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 3v

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Zodiac Sign: Aries -- Ram standing against patterned background within decorated medallion in lower margin (bas-de-page).
In left margin, soldier, riding bridled and saddled horse, wears shield on back and carries lance in right hand (similar reversed image on recto).
All figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves, surrounding calendar.



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