13th Century Gouache Illuminated Manuscript Pages

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A pair of hand-painted miniature illuminated parchment leafs from a 13th century manuscript. The works feature devotional Latin text with decorative drop caps in brown, red, blue, and gold tone gouache and inks. The pages are held in off-white mats with double-sided windows and a descriptive insert detailing the inscriptions and giving translations, with both wrapped in protective plastic.

Condition

- to fair; wear consistent with age; discoloration to parchment; wear to surface of paintings; minor billow to papers; minor staining to paper.

Dimensions

- measures matting of both pieces; visible images measure 3.0" W x 4.0" H and 3.5" W x 4.0" H.

Item #

18WDC045-419