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Text, folio 239 (verso), from a Gospel Book with Commentaries

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows an open book with yellowed pages and handwritten text. The book's cover is not visible; only the pages are shown. The pages are off-white and have a worn, aged appearance with darker edges. The text is written in gold ink and appears to be in an ancient language, possibly Greek. The handwriting is cursive and intricate. The page on the right has a large block of text covering most of the page. There are two circular holes punched in the page near the bottom. The background of the image is a dark gray color. The book appears to be lying flat on a surface. The image is well-lit, with a light source coming from the left side. The overall appearance of the book suggests it is old and valuable. The text is written in a formal, cursive script. The book seems to be a religious text.

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