MS M.711, fol. 40v

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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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Within upper bow of S, Dove of Holy Ghost, decorated nimbus, descends from clouds. Rays of light fill lower bow of S.
Dragon's body, with human head as abdomen, forms initial S.