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Decorated Initial "M" with Flowers from a Choirbook

A work made of manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with red and warm black ink, on vellum.
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  • A work made of manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with red and warm black ink, on vellum.

Date:

19th century imitation of 14th century style

Artist:

Unknown Artist

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Title

Decorated Initial "M" with Flowers from a Choirbook

Place

Europe (Artist's nationality:)

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1800–1908

Medium

Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with red and warm black ink, on vellum

Dimensions

6.5 × 7.8 cm (2 9/16 × 3 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus

Reference Number

1924.158

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