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18th century (made)
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Place of origin

Panel of woven blue silk surrounded by yellow, silver and red and white cording, showing Greek cross in gold and silver, and inscription


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
woven silk with silver thread
Brief description
blue woven silk with Greek cross and inscription, 1700s, Greek or Russian; Ecclesiastical
Physical description
Panel of woven blue silk surrounded by yellow, silver and red and white cording, showing Greek cross in gold and silver, and inscription
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.5cm
  • Width: 6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • ICXC (Common Greek ecclesiastical monogram)
    Transliteration
    Jesus Christ
  • NIKA (Typical Orthodox motif)
    Translation
    Conquers
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.101-1923

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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