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Illuminated Manuscript Leaf

c. 1450
Manuscript cutting with roman small letter inscriptions in black and dark brown inks, tempera and gold leaf illuminated letters, and decorations in red and lavender inks, on vellum
14.7 × 9.4 cm (5.8 × 3.7 in)

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