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Text, folio 5 (recto), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows an open book with yellowed, aged pages. The pages are dirty and stained with purple spots and discoloration. The pages appear to be made of vellum or parchment. The book is open to a double-page spread, with the left and right pages visible. The right page has more prominent purple stains and discoloration than the left page. The edges of the pages are worn and rough. The background behind the book is dark gray.

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714 × 900 px
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