MS M.711, fol. 6v

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"Hainricus Missal"

(Gradual, Sequentiary, and Sacramentary), in Latin

Germany, Weingarten
ca. 1220–30

Purchased by J. P. Morgan, Jr., 1926

MS M.711
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Medallion 1:
Month, Occupation: October -- Two pigs eat acorns on ground below oak tree flanked by two vines entwined around poles.
Medallion 2:
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio -- Scorpion.
Stem of initial K terminates in cross.
Two rounded arches, surmounted by two finials, one terminating in bird's head, frame text.