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74. Fol. 463r, Acts, historiated initial P, the Ascension

Cleveland Museum of Art

Open book with yellowed pages. A large, ornate "P" dominates the right side. Inside the "P" is an illustration of three men in robes. Another similar illustration is on the left. The text is written in black ink, with some red accents. The top of the page has colorful decorative lettering. The page number "463" is visible. The book is likely old and bound in leather. The left page has writing along the edge. The right page has blank space at the bottom.

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