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Gospel Book
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Title: Gospel Book
Date: 1298, 17th century
Geography: Made in Cilicia, evangelist portraits from Constantinople
Culture: Armenian
Medium: Tempera, gold and ink on parchment; 157 folios
Dimensions:
8 11/16 × 5 7/8 × 1 3/16 in. (22 × 15 × 3 cm)
Weight: 2.4 lb. (1.1 kg)
Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Credit Line: Holy See of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon (ms 156)