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London-British Museum-Oxus Treasure Chariot Side99

London-British Museum-Planispheric astrolabic clock28

...The pelican was used as a symbol of Christ because it was believed that it nourished its young with its own blood. Its self-inflicted wound is represented here by the ruby set into its chest. 1420-1450. France or modern day Belgium, bold, ruby, diamond (PE AF.2767)
aperture=f2.8 focal length: 60.0 mm exposure 1/80 sec ISO: 3200

London-British Museum-Oxus Treasure Chariot Side99

London-British Museum-Planispheric astrolabic clock28
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