Reproduction of Lorsch Gospels Cover

1912.05.0005

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Artifact Identification Reproduction of Lorsch Gospels Cover   (1912.05.0005)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Metal manufacturer plate on back: “Sculpturen Museum August Gerber Köln a/RH. Cologne Ges.Gesch-Depose Registered“
Geographic Location
Period Medieval, Carolingian
Date 810 CE
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 40.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 29.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 1.6 cm
Weight 2357 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Pigment--Paint, Plastic, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing, Cast, Painting

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description 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

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction Yes, Reproduction of Ivory Lorsch Gospels Cover

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