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Gospel book
Reims, France
ca. 870s
Purchased in 1927
MS M.728
Page description:
Evangelist John, decorated nimbus, with both hands holding scroll with pseudo-inscriptions, sits on cushioned bench, with his feet on footstool.
To left are pen in inkstand, roll, scrinium and foliage.
In background is gabelled and draped architectural setting on which is nimbed Evangelist symbol holding roll.
Decorated border.