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Illuminated Initial Letter 'The Vision of Obadiah'

Unknown artist, 1160–1180

An illuminated initial letter 'V' from the Winchester Bible. Initial by Master of the Gensis, over a design by the Master of the Leaping Figures.

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Title of artwork, date

Illuminated Initial Letter 'The Vision of Obadiah', 1160–1180

Date supported

1948

Medium and material

Oil on parchment

Dimensions

14 x 11 cm

Grant

400

Total cost

400

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