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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1960.751.13
People
Unidentified Artist
Title
Epimanikion depicting the Annunciation
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Date
18th century
Places
Creation Place: Europe, Greece
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/214588

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silk with metallic yarns filé and lamé, pearls and jewels
Technique
Embroidery
Dimensions
21.5 x 28.5 x 32 cm (8 7/16 x 11 1/4 x 12 5/8 in.)

Provenance

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

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Harry G. Friedman
Accession Year
1960
Object Number
1960.751.13
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Epimanikion with central medallion depicting the Annunciation surrounded by four half-length figures in foliage with haloes of seed pearls amidst floral arabesques; embellished with coloured glass gems at the top and bottom. Crimson silk satin ground with embroidery stitches including bouclé, couching, and split; lined with purple silk satin; metal rings for laces. Later added gold border.

Verification Level

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