erikkwakkel:sexycodicology:Details from the rear cover of the Lindau Gospels.Gilt silver, enamel, an
erikkwakkel:sexycodicology:Details from the rear cover of the Lindau Gospels.Gilt silver, enamel, and jeweled bookcover[Probably Salzburg, ca. 760–90]Earlier binding used as lower cover on Lindau Gospels, Abbey of St. Gall, Switzerland, late ninth century350 x 275 mmPurchased by Pierpont Morgan, 1901; MS M. 1Source: http://j.mp/1eJFIlcA book cover that looks like jewelry. And it’s over a thousand years old! Awesome. -- source link
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