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Bible
France, between 1225 and 1250
MS M.65 fol. 101v

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Israelite: smitten by Philistines (?) -- Possibly Philistine, extending sword with right hand, left hand on breast, stands behind and looks toward soldier, wearing mail helmet, holding large object with both hands. All within initial F, partially formed by winged fantastic animal. Beginning of I Samuel (Vulg., I Kings).



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