15th Century Illuminated Manuscript Pages

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A pair of hand-painted miniature illuminated manuscript pages on vellum from 15th century books of prayer. The works feature devotional text with decorative gilt accents, drop caps, line fillers and ornate floriate patterns in the margins. The pages are held in off-white mats with double-sided windows and wrapped in protective plastic.

Condition

- discoloration to pages; graphite script to upper right and lower right corners of one page.

Dimensions

- measures each mat; smaller sight edge measures 3.5" W x 4.75" H.

Item #

18WDC055-006