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King with disputing fool

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BL3266103
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King with disputing fool
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St Omer Psalter England [Mulbarton, co. Norfolk?]; circa 1325-1330 Language: Latin Source/Shelfmark: Yates Thompson 14, f.57v [Whole folio] End of Psalm 51. Psalm 52, beginning with initial 'D'. A seated king, with crown and sceptre, with four knights in mail armour, disputing with a fool who is holding a flail-like bauble. Borders with eight medallions containing scenes from the lives of Moses and Samson, including Moses and the Burning Bush; God delivering the Law to Moses; Moses raising the Brazen Serpent; Samson carrying off the gate of Gaza; Samson pulling down the house of the Philistines; linked together by knotwork with foliate and floral sprays Image taken from St Omer Psalter. Originally published/produced in England [Mulbarton, co. Norfolk?]; circa 1325-1330, and early 15th century.

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