erikkwakkel:Medieval blingBehold the treasure binding: gold and gems stuck to a medieval book that i
erikkwakkel:Medieval blingBehold the treasure binding: gold and gems stuck to a medieval book that is over 1100 years old. The book, which contains the Gospels, was made for an emperor by two monks in the year 870. Very few books were decorated like this and you can see why: they cost a fortune. From some of them gems were pried loose, which is also no surprise. If you like sparkly medieval books, check out this post on my project’s blog: Manuscripts for the Rich and Famous.Pic: Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Clm 14000 (c. 870). -- source link
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