Reproduction of Lorsch Gospels Cover
1912.05.0005
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Lorsch Gospels Cover (1912.05.0005) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Metal manufacturer plate on back: “Sculpturen Museum August Gerber Köln a/RH. Cologne Ges.Gesch-Depose Registered“ |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Medieval, Carolingian, 810 CE |
| Culture | N/A |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 40.7 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 29.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Height) | 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 2357 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Book: Ivory cover. |
| Materials | Pigment--Paint, Plastic, Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Manufacturing, Cast, Painting |
| Munsell Color Information | Yellowish Gray (5Y 8.5/2) Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/8) Measurements taken 2/16/1998. Vivid Yellow (3.75Y 8/12) -gold accents Yellowish Gray (2.5Y 8.5/2) -main body of plaque Measurements taken 2/12/1998. (2 separate measurements) |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Gibbons, Carol. "A Visual Analysis of "The Lorsch Gospels Cover," 1974 (student paper), on file. J. Hubert, et al. The Carolingian Renaissance. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | Reproduction of Ivory Lorsch Gospels Cover |