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Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 199v

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Ahaziah, King of Israel: sending Messengers -- Ahaziah, crowned, raising right hand, is seated cross-legged on chair. He is flanked by five men, two wearing caps, one holding gloves, two gesturing and two with right hand on breast. Burnished gold background.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, and animal head on extenders of initial O.
Illustration of II Kings 1:2 (Vulg., IV Kings).



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