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Orphrey

1485-1500 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Orphrey of a chasuble in the form of a cross, made for the court of Henry VII, linen embroidered with coloured silks and gold and silver gilt thread, depicting the Crucifixion.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen embroidered with silk, gold and silver gilt thread
Brief description
Orphrey of a chasuble in the form of a cross, linen embroidered with coloured silks and gilt thread, depicting the Crucifixion, made in Germany, 1485-1500
Physical description
Orphrey of a chasuble in the form of a cross, made for the court of Henry VII, linen embroidered with coloured silks and gold and silver gilt thread, depicting the Crucifixion.
Dimensions
  • Length: 127cm
  • Width: 46cm
Production typeUnique
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
598-1898

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Record createdJuly 12, 2004
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