Epimanikion depicting the Angel Gabriel
Unidentified Artist
Greek
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.
Red silk and metallic (silver, gilt) yarns filé, sequins and seed pearls