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Orphrey

Orphrey, mounted on a panel of red velvet, embroidered in gold and colored silks with figures of saints standing in arched doorways supported by two pillars. The lintels are decorated wiwth a vase from which spring elaborate floral scrolls. The orphrey is bordered by a wide band of gold embroidery carrying a a running vine and rosette pattern. The panel is edged on three sides with narrow red and gold braid and at the bottom with a fringe of gold threads. Red silk lining. Embroidery worn away in spots. The saints represented appear to be, top to bottom: Bartholomew, Isac, Paul, James.

Date
17th-18th century
In our collection
since November the 18th, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
75 x 28 in. (190.5 x 71.12 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Silk, metallic; embroidery
Price
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Composition
iron10%
oxygen4%
cadmium80%
zinc6%