Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Switzerland, Saint Gall, between 880 and 899
MS M.1 cover, inside, back textile

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Inside front cover:
On red background four birds, possibly falcons or eagles, hold rings in beaks; around their necks are pearl collars with scarves floating behind them; rosettes in background.
Inside back cover:
Birds and griffins surrounded by palmettes, trees, and eight-pointed stars.
Patterned silks.