Fol. 1r, Genesis, with a full-length historiated initial I, showing the Creation and the Crucifixion, all on burnished gold grounds, with diapered pink and blue frames and cusped dragon and foliage extensions at top and bottom, on which are perched a vari, c. 1275-1300. Southern France, Toulouse(?), 13th century. Bound illuminated manuscript in Latin; brown morocco binding; ink, tempera and gold on vellum; 533 leaves
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Fol. 1r, Genesis, with a full-length historiated initial I, showing the Creation and the Crucifixion, all on burnished gold grounds, with diapered pink and blue frames and cusped dragon and foliage extensions at top and bottom, on which are perched a vari, c. 1275-1300. Southern France, Toulouse(?), 13th century. Bound illuminated manuscript in Latin; brown morocco binding; ink, tempera and gold on vellum; 533 leaves

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The Cleveland Museum of Arts

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Fol 1r Genesis full-length historiated initial I showing Creation Crucifixion burnished gold grounds diapered pink blue frames cusped dragon foliage extensions top bottom perched vari 1275-1300 Southern France Toulouse 13th century Bound illuminated manuscript Latin brown morocco binding ink tempera gold vellum 533 leaves

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