MS M.711, fol. 2v

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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: February -- Man, wearing tunic, chops trunk of one tree with notched axe, flanked by two trees.
Medallion 2:
Zodiac Sign: Pisces -- Two fishes connected by line.
Stem of initial K terminates in cross.
Two rounded arches, surmounted by towers with crosses, frame text.