Orphery
portion of band (Orphry) used to enrich the priests' vestment; of gold thread and of red silk woven together to form a fabric resembling damask; this piece represents the Annunciation and the Nativity; seems to be of Italian origin
- Date
- 15th century
- In our collection
- since July the 17th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- 13 1/2 x 9 in. (34.29 x 22.86 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Silk; embroidery
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 29% iron 61% oxygen 1% atium 9%