MS M.785, fol. 47v

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Abū Maʻshar
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Astrological treatises

Bruges, Belgium
early 15th century, in or before 1403
254 x 175 mm

Purchased in 1935

MS M.785
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Personification: Planet, Mercury (Mercury in his Counter Houses), Zodiac Sign: Pisces, and Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius -- Mercury, wearing cap (?), sits turned away from lectern upon which is open book. Two more books, one open with pseudo-inscription, are on ground.
Below are Pisces and Sagittarius.

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Photography by Pixel Acuity, 2021