Initial E c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have a page fragment featuring the "Initial E," an anonymous work residing at the Harvard Art Museums. I find its intricate design almost mesmerizing. What do you see in this tiny but mighty piece? Curator: It whispers tales of dedication, doesn't it? Someone, somewhere, meticulously carved this letter. It reminds me how much care was put into even the smallest detail, a sort of meditation on craft itself. Is it just a letter, or a portal to a different time? Editor: A portal, yes! I never thought of it that way. It's amazing how a single letter can be so evocative. Curator: Absolutely, and perhaps that's the real art here – our ability to find worlds within these fragments. Food for thought, eh?