French, early 16th century | Miniature Book Binding with the Face of Christ

French, early 16th century

Miniature Book Binding with the Face of Christ

partially gilt painted enamel on copper, set in fabric covered and partially glazed paper

with a woodcut depicting a Saint to the reverse; two labels (from the Altounian collection) to the interior, inscribed respectively: ANNEXE / N^o. 458 and: reliq. / email / XVI^e / no 214

4.5 by 6cm., 1¾ by 2 3/8 in.