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Pair of Orphreys

1450-1499 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of orphreys of crimson silk lampas and gold thread, depicting angels


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Orphrey
  • Orphrey
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pair of orphreys, 1450-1499, Italian, possibly Venetian. Crimson silk lampas and gold thread, part of the pattern depicts angels
Physical description
Pair of orphreys of crimson silk lampas and gold thread, depicting angels
Collection
Accession number
8981-1863

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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