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Adoration of the Magi from BL YT 34, f. 15

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Adoration of the Magi from BL Add 39636, ff. 5-8, 11-12, 30-32, f. 5

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Summary

Historiated initial 'O' of the Adoration of the Magi, including an African king, measuring 140 x 160. On the reverse, partial two four-line staves, musical notation and text: '..regi da et m /..filio regis'. Image taken from f. 5 of Cuttings from a Gradual. Written in Latin.

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1300 - 1500
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