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Worksop Bestiary
England, possibly in Lincoln or York
ca. 1185
215 x 155 mm
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan (1837–1913) in 1902
MS M.81, fols. 41v–42r
Description:
Ox (left)
The majestic bovine creature pictured here is either a tawny Indian bull with curly hair or an affectionate and loyal ox (both described in nearby texts),
Camel (right)
This is an Arabian camel with two humps and cloven hooves that the bestiary claims never wear down, even with excessive walking.