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Panel

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Textile panel of embroidered green silk with metal purl, thread, cord and spangles and coloured silks in raised and couched work with chain stitch, Embroidered figure of Christ. Christ is shown seated on clouds, his right hand raised in blessing, the other holding the orb of the world surmounted by a cross. He is clad in blue and red and has a heavy gilt halo.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk with metal purl, spangles and coloured silks
Brief description
Textile panel of embroidered silk with metal purl, spangles and coloured silks, Crimea, 18th century
Physical description
Textile panel of embroidered green silk with metal purl, thread, cord and spangles and coloured silks in raised and couched work with chain stitch, Embroidered figure of Christ. Christ is shown seated on clouds, his right hand raised in blessing, the other holding the orb of the world surmounted by a cross. He is clad in blue and red and has a heavy gilt halo.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.25in
  • Width: 5.75in
Collection
Accession number
T.182-1963

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Record createdFebruary 22, 2006
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