Armenian Gospel with Silver Cover

Unknown maker

Medium: Manuscript: ink and tempera on parchment Cover: gilded silver repoussé, with colored enamels, jewels, and imitation gems
Dimensions: Pages: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm) W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm) Binding: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) Approx. opening with cradle: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) W. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm) D. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Department: Islamic Art
Classification: Codices
Dated: manuscript: 13th century; cover: dated 1691
Pixels: 3185 × 4000
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Armenian Gospel with Silver Cover. manuscript: 13th century; cover: dated 1691. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.