Pharaoh has the baker hanged Whole folio. Genesis 41 1-7. Pharaoh with Saxon Witan has the chief baker hanged; left the chief butler is restored to hi

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Pharaoh has the baker hanged Whole folio. Genesis 41 1-7. Pharaoh with Saxon Witan has the chief baker hanged; left the chief butler is restored to his position. A figure sleeps below. Image taken from Old English Illustrated Hexateuch. Originally published in England Canterbury; second quarter of 11th century.

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