File:Opening of St John's Gospel - Cnut Gospels (c.1020), f.111 - BL Royal MS 1 D IX.jpg

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Opening of St John's Gospel. Text beginning with initial 'I', acanthus leaf pattern with interlace knotwork terminals adorned with birds heads holding leaf-sprays in their beaks. Borders of 'Winchester' type acanthus with corner bosses and two roundels with bust figures
Date circa 1020
date QS:P571,+1020-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
institution QS:P195,Q23308
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Royal 1 D. IX, f.111
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Originally published/produced in Canterbury, Christ Church, circa 1020.

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Catalogue entry: Royal MS 1 D IX

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