Liturgical Cuff
The similar embroidered scenes on this cuff and on #10.168.2 show Christ standing at an altar as he administers the bread and wine of Communion to the assembled Apostles. Priests or bishops wore such epimanika when distributing Communion, thus imitating Christ's actions. The cuff now lacks its border, which likely contained inscriptions relating to the imagery.
Artwork Details
- Title: Liturgical Cuff
- Date: 16th century
- Geography: Attributed to Armenia
- Medium: Silk and metal thread embroidery on a foundation of silk satin and cotton plain weave
- Dimensions: H. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)
W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) - Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
- Object Number: 10.168.1
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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