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Fol. 160r, Chronicles II, historiated initial C, Solomon kneeling before an altar praying, a bust of God above

Cleveland Museum of Art

An open book with yellowed pages and black text. A colorful initial "C" is on the right side. Inside the initial is an illustration of a man kneeling before an altar. He has a long white beard and wears a blue tunic and red cloak. Above him, a bust of a man in a gold frame. The man has a long white beard and wears a gold crown. The page number "160" is in the top right corner. Decorative letters are at the top of the page in red, blue, and gold.

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