Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 · New York : D. Van Nostrand · leaf 66
arved in has relief with Biblical scenes. Oneach side are six circles, and in each circle a little figuregroup, on one side representing episodes in the life of Davidand on the other works of mercy. There is lettering run inwith red, giving the names of each of the personagesshown, and their eyes… … l-iG. 51.—The binding of theGospels of Liudau, themore recent side. 54 THE BOOK: ITS HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT. interlacing border encloses the whole, set with turquoisesand rubies. The carvers name, Herodius, is cut in tbe lowercover. The workmanship on these ivories is extremelyfine, and there is…
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