Textile ArtsGreek19th century
Epimanikion depicting the Annunciation
19th century
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
Epimanikion (cuff) depicting the Annunciation surrounded by floral arabesques. Crimson ground embroidered with satin stitch and couching; twelve metallic rings (six per side) for laces or cord. The figures have haloes of seed pearls. Plain weave backing of yellow cotton.
Dimensions
17 x 26 x 15 cm (6 11/16 x 10 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Harry G. Friedman, New York, Gift to Fogg Museum, 1960.
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