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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unidentified, Composite base, elevation; Unidentified, Composite base, elevation; Unidentified, Composite base, elevation (recto) blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
43.5 × 28.4 cm (17.1 × 11.2 in)

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