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[Manuscript illumination: capital O, Christ on throne]

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[Manuscript illumination: capital O, Christ on throne]

Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: Modern copy based on a 12th century example
Dimensions:
187 x 177 mm (18.7 x 17.7 cm)
Image: 185 x 175 mm (18.5 x 17.5 cm)
Sheet: 300 x 225 mm (30 x 22.5 cm)
Medium: Paint and gold leaf on paper.
Object number: F.26
DescriptionManuscript fragment, mounted. Christ, major initial 'O', interlacing branchwork, acanthus foliation, dragon, minor initials. Christ seated on throne holding quill in centre of capital 'O', interwoven with stems, leaves, with dragon at base. Illuminated in red, blue, green and gold.