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English: The Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal were said to be inhabited by wolf-headed people, who were depicted in a “book of wonders” produced in Paris in the early 15th century. Such manuscripts, commissioned by wealthy patrons, presented tales of distant lands for the entertainment of their readers. BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE / ARCHIVES CHARMET / BRIDGEMAN ART LIBRARY (BOUCICAUT MASTER)
Date 15th century
date QS:P,+1450-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200504/the.leek-green.sea.htm
Author BOUCICAUT MASTER

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