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Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook

15th century
Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with Plattdeutsch inscriptions in light brown, red and blue inks, on parchment
12 × 8.8 cm (4.7 × 3.5 in)

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