Illuminated Manuscript: Large Initial E
$875 · Offered by Manhattan Rare Books
Brightly painted initial “E” cut from a Spanish antiphonal c. 1500 on parchment. . Initial painted in gold & red on a beautifully decorated violet background framed in gold. A little flecking at border, otherwise fine. Initial is framed in a lovely gold frame with custom matting and UV protected glass. Frame Size: 10x12 inches 255x305 mm Cutting: 3.75x4.5 inches 113x93
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