[Manuscript illumination: Initials]
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: early - mid 13th century
Medium: Ink, paint and gold leaf on parchment
Object number: F.34.4
DescriptionMajor historiated initial 'O' or 'Q' (in blue) set on a gold rectilinear ground (outlining in black) infilled with blue (with decorative white overpainting). The initial is inhabited by what appears to be a 'fool' or court jester of some description (probably indicated by the headdress).