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VMs: Re: On the multiple religious meanings of stars in circles
Also please note f72v3, small cross on the crown worn by a nymph at the top
of the outer circle (libra)... apparently these ornamental were not uncommon
among noble ladies in Northern Italy during the early 15th century,... a few
examples:
http://www.furman.edu/~kgossman/history/earlyren/1350g2.jpg
http://www.costumes.org/history/aquariangallery/NobleSiennoise69.jpg
or better:
http://www.furman.edu/~kgossman/history/italian/veronese.jpg
I wonder what Julie thinks about it - would there a more specific
name/period/location for such items?