Detail of the spine of an old book with golden ornamentation
Artista: Bernardino de Sahagún
Siglo XVI · México
Colección: Códice Florentino
The spine of a leather-bound book is observed, with divisions decorated with floral and geometric motifs in gold. The rich ornamentation suggests a valuable and carefully crafted edition.
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