Book cover of green silk velvet. Russian or Greek, 17th century.
Book Cover
1600-1699
1600-1699
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1 book cover ornamented with metal plates repoussé with various subjects which have left their impression on the velvet. In the centre of the front is the Crucifixion, and at the corners are the four Evangelists; on the back is a seated figure of Our Lord in glory, surrounded by cherubs; the corners contain half-length figures of David, Solomon (?), Jeremiah (?) and Isaiah.
Object details
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| Title | Book cover of green silk velvet. Russian or Greek, 17th century. (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | green silk velvet repoussé |
| Brief description | Book cover of green silk velvet. Ornamented with metal plates repoussé with various subjects which have left their impression on the velvet. In the centre of the front is the Crucifixion, and at the corners are the four Evangelists; on the back is a seated figure of Our Lord in glory, surrounded by cherubs; the corners contain half-length figures of David, Solomon (?), Jeremiah (?) and Isaiah. Russian or Greek, 17th century. |
| Physical description | 1 book cover ornamented with metal plates repoussé with various subjects which have left their impression on the velvet. In the centre of the front is the Crucifixion, and at the corners are the four Evangelists; on the back is a seated figure of Our Lord in glory, surrounded by cherubs; the corners contain half-length figures of David, Solomon (?), Jeremiah (?) and Isaiah. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Messrs J. Sasson & Co for £3 10s (RP/1896/86041) Transferred from Art Museum to National Art Library. |
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| Library number | 38041800947236 |
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| Record created | June 29, 2016 |
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