Orphrey

Italian

First half 15th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Orphrey
Date: First half 15th century
Geography: Made in Siena, Italy
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk, metal thread
Dimensions: Overall: 40 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (102.9 x 12.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1946
Object Number: 46.156.46
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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