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Book of Hours (Use of Paris): Fol. 105v, Initial D with Decorated Border

The Bedford Master

Cleveland Museum of Art

Open book with yellowed pages and black metal clasps on a black background. Left page has black text in a foreign language, a large decorative letter "D" in red, blue, and gold. Decorative border on left page consists of a floral design with red, blue, and green flowers and brown leaves. Right page has black text in a foreign language with red accents, nine horizontal red and blue decorative bars. Decorative border on right page consists of a floral design with red, blue, and green flowers and brown leaves. Pages have a worn, aged appearance with visible signs of wear. The book's cover is not visible, but the pages are held open by the metal clasps. The text is written in an old-fashioned style, likely Latin. The book appears to be a historical or religious manuscript.

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1263 × 851 px
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