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Crane on watch with a pebble

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BL3264566
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Crane on watch with a pebble
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British Library, London, UK
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Bestiary England (Salisbury?); 1230-1240 Language: Latin Source/Shelfmark: Harley 4751, f.39 (Miniature with text) A flock of cranes resting during migration. The sentry holds a pebble in its claw which, should it fall asleep, will drop to the ground and rouse the others. Image taken from Bestiary. Originally published/produced in England (Salisbury?); 1230-1240.

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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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bird / claw / crane
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Largest available format 4684 × 4548 px 16 MB
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Large 4684 × 4548 px 397 × 385 mm 16.4 MB
Medium 1024 × 995 px 87 × 84 mm 1.6 MB

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