Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Italy, Bologna, 1324-1328
MS M.511 fol. 3v

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Two scenes within medallions framed by foliate ornament.
1) Month, Occupation: June -- Two men, one with sickle in right hand, his left hand raising to mouth bottle suspended by cord over shoulder, the other wearing hat, cutting grain with scythe; tree.
2) Zodiac Sign: Cancer -- Crab above man carrying bundle of grain on his shoulders.