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Epimanikion depicting the Annunciation

Epimanikion depicting the Annunciation

Unidentified Artist

Greek

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.

Silk and metallic yarns filé and lamé with sequins and seed pearls

Textile Arts