Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, perhaps Oxford, ca. 1265
MS G.42 fol. 276v

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Micah: Prophecy, Peace -- Micah, pearled nimbus, is seated on fig branches, and holds fig branches in right and left hand.
Figure on pink patterned background within initial U decorated with short extension containing foliate ornament. In bottom margin, monkey (?) rides ass.
Beginning of Micah.