Case for a Book

Unknown

15th century · Leather (Cuir bouilli) and metal mounts · Medieval Art

On the back is an unidentified coats of arms with a crozier and mitre, suggesting that this protective cover for a book belonged to a bishop.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th century

Medium

Leather (Cuir bouilli) and metal mounts

Culture

French (?)

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Adele O. Friedman, 1951