stānincel

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stānincel, n.n: a little stone. (STAHN-IN-chell / ˈstaːn-ˌɪn-tʃɛl)

Medieval book cover with an ivory in the centre depicting the crucifixion, decorated around the frame with polished blue and red rock crystals.
Gospel Book; Germany (Hildesheim), 12th century (cover); Dom-Museum Hildesheim (DS 13). [metmuseum.org]

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