Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Fables
Southern Italy, 10th or 11th century
MS M.397. Fol. 002r

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Miniature, upper left:
1) Bidpai, Fables: King praised by Courtier -- Crowned king, seated on faldstool, feet on footstool, raises right hand and lowers left hand toward man, raising right hand.2) Bidpai, Fables: King and Courtiers -- Among four men, gesturing, three stand behind object, possibly table, the fourth stands before crowned king, seated on cushioned throne, both gesturing.