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Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Dobri - 15-01-2025
At least three symbols seem to be written on the back side of the head (occiput) and the right shoulder of a person in Folio 86v.
Has this been noticed and discussed before?
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Dobri - 15-01-2025
One could read it as 'sol' in a first approximation.
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Dobri - 15-01-2025
Here the text is enclosed in an orange rectangle for clarity.
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Dobri - 15-01-2025
Zoom out.
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Dobri - 15-01-2025
In addition to the text, note that the person is holding something in their left hand.
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - nablator - 15-01-2025
It's not obvious to me that it is text...
BTW, much higher resolution scans are available, there is no need to post pixel mush.
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RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Koen G - 15-01-2025
It might be an accidental and partial continuation of the background pattern (which I assume was made after the figures were drawn).
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Dobri - 15-01-2025
The question mark in the title of the thread indicates that it is unclear if this is text or something else.
It could also be an attribute like a distinctive cap style.
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - RobGea - 15-01-2025
Just download the required TIFF from Beinecke. (and guess what to include in your image
)Left hand could be a root bag with plant.
Possible headband, maybe even a blindfold.
Possibly something woven into hair on right side - because headband? seems to be beneath it.
Right hand possibly an orb ( but could be coincidental background placement ).
Right hand index finger possibly a ring ( more likely a visual artifact ).
Right hand pinky finger possibly a vertical line ( but more likely just coincidental background placement ).
Position of figure : Facing away - possible parallel with north and south figures in f57v.
Dress: Baggy sleeves , narrow cuffs.
Text: None.
RE: Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v? - Dobri - 16-01-2025
I came to the realization that perhaps there is no text and the person is turning their head slightly to the right so that a part of the forehead, an eyebrow, the nose, and the right cheek are painted by the artist. The ear and the hair seem to be covered by a coif or another headwear but it is unclear what is painted over the temple.