Text on the occiput and the right shoulder in Folio 86v?

[Dobri]

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?

[Dobri]

One could read it as 'sol' in a first approximation.

[Dobri]

Here the text is enclosed in an orange rectangle for clarity.

[Dobri]

Zoom out.

[Dobri]

In addition to the text, note that the person is holding something in their left hand.

[nablator]

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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[Koen G]

It might be an accidental and partial continuation of the background pattern (which I assume was made after the figures were drawn).

[Dobri]

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.

[RobGea]

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.

[Dobri]

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.