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Psalter
France, possibly Saint-Omer, 13th century
MS M.79 fol. 167r
Psalm 149 (Vulg., 149) -- Initial C of Cantate enclosing head of man against gold background; the initial’s ascender and decender extending across all margins partly formed by dragon-like hybrid animals biting frame and terminating in foliage (upper), and in bust of man with both hands combing hair (lower). Initial C and marginal illustrations of Psalm 149.
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