Textile ArtsGreek18th century

Epimanikion depicting the Angel Gabriel

18th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Epimanikion (cuff) with central image of Gabriel on steps under a baldacchino with column supports surrounded by arabesques of exotic flowers and foliage. Crimson silk satin ground embroidered with metallic yarns and sequins; metal loops for laces.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Embroidery

Medium

Red silk and metallic (silver, gilt) yarns filé, sequins and seed pearls

Culture

Greek

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

20.3 x 28.8 cm (8 x 11 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Harry G. Friedman, New York, Gift to Fogg Museum, 1960.

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