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Psalter
Netherlands, Utrecht, second half of 13th century
MS M.113 fol. 1r
Two lobed medallions enclosing:
1) Month, Occupation: January -- Man, wearing cap, seated, holding drinking horn(?) in left hand, right hand holding up bare leg to fire (warming himself).
2) Zodiac Sign: Aquarius -- Man seated on bench, pouring water from vessel.
In lower margin, two intertwined dragons.
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