Chester Beatty Codex C Model

Binding - Coptic

Materials - Covers were made of laminated papyrus paper sheets, covered with goat leather with the original pattern drawn on it. Included is a decorated vellum book mark, leather strapping and a bone closure.

Exact model of the Chester Beatty MS815 Codex C, 6th century coptic binding made under the guidance of book historian and scholar Julia Miller.

Original in the Chester Beatty Museum, Ireland.