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MS M.692 fol. 2r
New York Cruciform Lectionary (MS M.692). Constantinople, mid 12th cent.

Cross with border of rinceau enclosing birds and rabbits framing title, "The holy and great Sunday of Easter, Gospel according to John"; above, Fountain of Life -- Fountain with trefoil finial flanked by two birds; above arms of cross, two birds; below arms of cross, stylized plants.

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Fountain of Life