Carved ivory binding,
front cover in five sections of Echmiadzin Gospel,
Virgin and Child with scenes from her life, 6th century,
Yrevan, Matenadaran
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Jeweled binding with Virgin and child
surrounded by Evangelists, Five Saints, and Two Virtues
Illuminated by the Master of the Berthold Sacramentary
Germany, Weingarten Abbey, ca. 1215
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2 comments:
Exquisite combination of precious stones!
Yesssss, they just knew how to make beautiful books back then...spare no cost!
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