c. 1400
Fragment of an orphrey panel depicting Anna and Joachim at the Golden Gate, brought together by an angel embracing the figures with its wings. Coat of arms partially visible in the lower panel, matching that on 1928.118A. Embroidery on silk cut crimson velvet on a plain weave linen ground.
30.5 × 26.4 cm (12 × 10 3/8 in.)
Silk brocade
JapaneseSilk and metallic (silver and gilt) yarns filé
17th centuryEuropeanWool and linen
7th-8th centuryByzantineSilk brocade
JapanesePurple and buff wool on undyed linen, tapestry woven
3rd-4th century CEByzantineFiber
ItalianCut and voided silk velvet
19th centuryOttoman