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France, between 1250 and 1300
MS M.193 fol. 74r

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Moses: giving Law -- Moses, horned, indicating upward with right hand, with left hand, indicates Table of Law in Ark of Covenant, held by Israelite, wearing pointed hat, raising right hand, looking toward Moses. Other figures partially visible at right. All within initial H, decorated with foliate ornament, and composed of body of fantastic animal, its head biting ascender. Beginning of Deuteronomy.



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