Book: Liber Chronicarum, Nuremberg Chronicle 1493

1920.04.0001

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Artifact Identification Book: Liber Chronicarum, Nuremberg Chronicle 1493   (1920.04.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Legal Documents
Artist/Maker Schedel, Hartmann
Geographic Location
Period/Date Renaissance, July 12, 1493 CE
Culture German

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 43.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 32.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 8.2 cm
Weight 5,683 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Pigment--Ink, Paper
Manufacturing Processes Printed
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description

White multi-colored book, 42.5 X 31.5 X 8.6 c.m., entitled “Liber Chronicarum” or “Schedel’s Chronicles.” Inside cover page is torn away and the other pages are frayed.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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