Gospel with Silver Cover, made in present-day Turkey, Kayseri, 13th and 17th century, Ink and tempera on parchment, cover : silver, gilt, jewels, enamel, 25.4 x 17.1 cm
In the 17th century, Astuatsatur Shahamir made this cover for a 13th-century Gospel illuminated in Armenian by a scribe named Grigor. This object was part of the ARMENIA! exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last year. Side & inside views & more info: