Photo of collection object Manuscript Illumination with Initial H, from a Bible — Manuscript Illumination with Initial H, from a Bible, ca. 1175–95. Tempera and gold on parchment, 11 5/8 x 6in. (29.5 x 15.2cm) Mat: 19 1/4 × 14 1/4 in. (48.9 × 36.2 cm). The Cloisters Collection, 1999, 1999.364.1. public-domain.

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Manuscript Illumination with Initial H, from a Bible

ca. 1175–95

Maker Unknown

The Cloisters

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Manuscript, Illumination
Formatted Medium: Tempera and gold on parchment
Medium: Tempera, gold on parchment
Locations: : Pontigny, country: France
Dimensions: 11 5/8 x 6in. (29.5 x 15.2cm) Mat: 19 1/4 × 14 1/4 in. (48.9 × 36.2 cm)
Departments: The Cloisters
Accession Number: 1999.364.1
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1999
Rights Statement: public-domain
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