Book cover with scenes from the life of Christ
in silver frame; central section the Marriage at Cana; below the Raising of Lazarus; the lozenge the Baptism of Christ; the borders are filled with foliage and representations of angel musicians; the coat of arms of Cardinal Balue, for whom the book cover was made, appear at the mid points
- Date
- c. 1467-1469
- In our collection
- since July the 11th, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- 16 x 11 1/2 x 1/2 in. (40.64 x 29.21 x 1.27 cm)
- Location
- G350
- Medium
- Engraved silver, niello, and silver gilt
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 72% iron 7% atium 8% cadmium 0% oxygen 4% copper 9%