Folio 11r Commentary

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f11r Text: The beaver, The ibex. Illustrations: The beaver is a gentle animal whose testicles have a medicinal value. When hunted, the beaver escapes with his life by biting off his testicles. If he is hunted for a second time he shows his incompleteness and is spared. The ibex has two enormously strong horns. If it jumps from the top of a mountain, its body is held safe by its horns. Pricking and ruling visible. The letters 'e,e' in the right margin are initial indicators. The initials are type 2. The beaver illustration in detail The ibex illustration in detail