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Olivia Volkov

Olivia Volkov writes for the Manuscripts & Rare Books department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of manuscripts & rare books.

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Plaque (Appliqué) — Spain (Hispano-Moresque), 14th century

Plaque (Appliqué)

October 10, 2026Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 103v — Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 103v

October 10, 2026Histamenon of Romanus III — Byzantium

Histamenon of Romanus III

October 10, 2026Pilgrim's Flask — Anonymous, 6th-7th Century

Pilgrim’s Flask

October 10, 2026Votive or Civic Badge with a Crowned Figure Kneeling before Christ — Italy, Venice

Votive or Civic Badge with a Crowned Figure Kneeling before Christ

October 10, 2026Crossbow Bolt — Germany

Crossbow Bolt

October 10, 2026Close Helmet — North Italy, Brescia (?), 16th century

Close Helmet

October 10, 2026Leather Panel — France

Leather Panel

October 10, 2026Crossbow Bolt — Germany

Crossbow Bolt

October 10, 2026Tab — Byzantium, Avaric, 7th century

Tab

October 10, 2026

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