King David, as Musician

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King David as a Musician

(sold)

Linen, silk and metallic thread; 1 carat blue sapphire prong set in sterling silver, 16 cultured freshwater pearls,glass beads on 22 pt canvas.

Adapted from illuminated manuscript in Westminster Psalter

Royal ms 2A.xxiii, ff.14b, British Library collection


England, possibly St. Albans or Winchester, circa 1200 CE

Original 230 x 160 mm.