Bardzrberd Gospel Book

Scriptorium Probably Monastery of Hṙomkla

1248 (manuscript) and 1254 (book cover)

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Title: Bardzrberd Gospel Book
Scriptorium: Probably Monastery of Hṙomkla
Date: 1248 (manuscript) and 1254 (book cover)
Geography: Made in Probably Hromkla
Culture: Armenian
Medium: Manuscript: tempera, ink, and gold on parchment; 351 folios;
cover: gilded-silver sheet, gemstones, and leather
Dimensions: 10 5/8 × 8 1/4 × 4 1/2 in. (27 × 21 × 11.5 cm)
Weight: 9.3 lb. (4.2 kg)
Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Credit Line: Holy See of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon (ms 8)
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters