MS M.711, fol. 85r, silk down
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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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Pentecost -- Within initial D, dove of Holy Ghost, in nimbus, descending from clouds, emits rays of light which fall on heads of seven half-figure apostles, including Peter, tonsured, orant.
Ascender of initial D terminates in stork biting its neck.