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Prophet from BL Add 18196, ff. 46-48, 52-55, and 61-64, f. 55

Man from BL Add 18196, ff. 71-77, f. 74

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David from BL Add 21412, ff. 4, 45-65, f. 4

Michael from BL Add 39636, ff. 4, 9, 15-16, 19-27, 33-58, f. 53

Nicholas from BL Add 39636, ff. 4, 9, 15-16, 19-27, 33-58, f. 49

Bishop from BL Add 39636, ff. 4, 9, 15-16, 19-27, 33-58, f. 50

Zodiac man from BL Sloane 563, ff. 62v-63

Foliate border from BL Add 21412, ff. 4, 45-65, f. 65

Man from BL Add 18196, ff. 46-48, 52-55, and 61-64, f. 64

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Summary

Historiated initial 'A' of a seated man, measuring 75 x 80 mm (lower centre). Image taken from f. 64 of Cuttings from liturgical manuscripts.

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Date

1300 - 1500
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British Library
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Public Domain

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