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Book of hours (MS M.1000). Paris, France, ca. 1420.
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1. Whole Page    2. Month, Occupation: May    3. Zodiac Sign: Gemini   
 

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2. Month, Occupation: May ↑ Top


3. Zodiac Sign: Gemini ↑ Top



Description of MS M.1000 fol. 5r

Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Nude female figure and nude male figure embrace. Behind them is bundle of twigs(?).
Month, Occupation: May -- Falconer, mounted on horse, holds falcon, wings spread, on left wrist.
Each figure within barbed quatrefoil frame. Vignettes set in decorative border of foliate design enclosing textblock.


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