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Liturgical Cuff

16th century
Not on view
The similar embroidered scenes on this cuff and on #10.168.1 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

Object Information
  • Title: Liturgical Cuff
  • Date: 16th century
  • Geography: Made in Bulgaria or Romania
  • Medium: Silk and metal wrapped thread embroidery on a foundation of silk satin and cotton plain weave
  • Dimensions: H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
    W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
  • Object Number: 10.168.2
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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