Fol. 370r, Maccabees I, historiated initial E, Mathathias slaying the idolatrous Jew
Open book with yellowed pages. Left page mostly out of frame. Right page has a large block of black text in two columns. The top of the page has red and blue decorative letters. The top right corner of the page has a small number written in black. The left side of the page has two small pictures. The top picture is a square with blue, gold and red decorations. The bottom picture shows a man in a blue and white robe with a sword raised over his right shoulder. The man appears to be standing over the body of another man. The picture is framed in gold. The page has a few small spots and stains. The edge of the pages is rough and worn. The book sits on a gray surface.
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