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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The Hunterian Psalter...c. 1170





The Hunterian Psalter is a twelfth century illuminated manuscript, thought to have been produced in England c. 1170. It is regarded as the greatest treasure of William Hunter's (1718-83) magnificent library of books and manuscripts.


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detail of Adam and Eve


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detail of 'Scorpio' from October


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detail of 'Aquarius' from January