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Decorated Initial "A" in Pink with Six Leaves and Two Balls, from a Choir Book

19th century imitation of 14th century style
Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf on vellum
8.3 × 9.1 cm (3.3 × 3.6 in)

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

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