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Woven Silk

18th century (made)
Place of origin

light blue woven silk with red detailing and silver brocade. It is a 'Polystavrion' (multiple-cross) and design, depicting Greek crosses held within scrolling borders surrounded by Seraphim (six-winged angels). Stitched to a cotton backing.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
woven silk with silver brocade
Brief description
ecclesiastical fabric of blue woven silk with red detailing and metal thread embroidery, 1700s, Ottoman Greek
Physical description
light blue woven silk with red detailing and silver brocade. It is a 'Polystavrion' (multiple-cross) and design, depicting Greek crosses held within scrolling borders surrounded by Seraphim (six-winged angels). Stitched to a cotton backing.
Marks and inscriptions
  • ICXC (Typical Greek Orthodox monogram)
    Translation
    Jesus Christ
    Transliteration
    IHCΟΥC ΧΡΙCTOC
  • NIKA
    Translation
    Conquers
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.143-1958

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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