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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
Page description:
Medallion 1:
Month, Occupation: December -- Two men sit at table on which are meats and footed platter filled with round objects (bread?). First figure raises large cup to lips. Second figure holds object between thumb and index finger of left hand.
Medallion 2:
Zodiac Sign: Capricornus -- Goat.
Stem of initial K terminates in cross.
Two rounded arches, surmounted by bird and tower, frame text.