Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
France, Paris, 1350-1400
M.149 fol. 447r

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Margins decorated with rectilinear bars from which sprout vines, one terminating in half-figure of king, crowned, holding raised sword with right hand. Shield at left side and tunic decorated with heraldry of France (ancient: azure semy of fleurs-de-lis or).
Text is from Sanctorale for October.