Decorated Initial R; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Additional Info:A griffin sprouting a vine scroll forms part of the initial R of the introit for Easter. The text opens the chant: Resurrexi et adhuc tecu[m] sum (I will arise and be with you). The musical notation written above the text indicates the chant melodies.

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