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Cope Hood depicting the Adoration of the Magi

Cope Hood depicting the Adoration of the Magi

Unidentified Artist

European

Scene of the Adoration of the Magi in an architectural setting on a linen plain weave ground. Embroidery split stitches with couched filé yarns. Bouclé technique used on the hair of the king on the left and the turban of the second king.

Silk with gold metallic yarns

Textile Arts