Folio: A Leaf of the Gutenberg Bible

1923.07.0001A

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Folio: A Leaf of the Gutenberg Bible   (1923.07.0001A)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
    3. Documentary Artifacts
    4. :
    5. Other Documents
    6. ;
    7. Communication Artifacts
    8. :
    9. Ceremonial Artifacts
    10. :
    11. Religious Objects
    Artist/Maker Gutenberg, Fust & Schoeffer
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date Renaissance, 1400– 1450
    Culture German
    Location On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Height) 39.1 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 28.0 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) <0.1 cm
    Weight N/A
    Measuring Remarks None
    Materials paper , pigment--ink, paint
    Manufacturing Processes N/A
    Munsell Color Information waived

    Research Remarks

    Published Description

    Leaf from Gutenberg Bible, James 1-3. One side has “IACO”, the other “IACOBUS”. Page headings in red and blue. 34.20 cm X 28.00 cm. Restored tear between columns

    Description N/A
    Comparanda N/A
    Bibliography

    Gesamtkat. d. Wiegendr., 4201.

    Artifact History

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

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