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Decorated Initial "T" with Flowers from a Choirbook

19th century imitation of 14th century style
Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with red and warm black ink, on vellum
6.9 × 8.1 cm (2.7 × 3.2 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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