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From: Multianalytical approach for the analysis of the Codices Millenarius Maior and Millenarius Minor in Kremsmuenster Abbey, Upper Austria

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(Stift Kremsmünster, Julius Engel)

The magnificent (secondary) covers of the Codices Millenarius Maior (a) and Millenarius Minor (b). The silver plates are partly gilded and decorated with precious gemstones. Codex Maior shows the Lord of the World with the four evangelists, whereas the cover of the Codex Minor is decorated with a representation of Saint Mary with Child, surrounded by four angels

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