Which effect limited large-scale replication of illuminated manuscripts, specifically the costly pigment 'ultramarine' in the Byzantine era?

💡 Explanation

The high cost and inconsistent supply of lapis lazuli created ultramarine production bottlenecks via resource scarcity, because its fineness comes from intensive processing. Therefore, its limited its widespread use, rather than production issues related to monk labor or the material properties themselves.

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