Epimanikion depicting the Raising of Lazarus

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1960.751.12
People: Unidentified Artist
Title: Epimanikion depicting the Raising of Lazarus
Classification: Textile Arts
Work Type: textile
Date: 18th century
Places: Creation Place: Europe, Greece
Culture: Greek
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/214338

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Silk with metallic yarns filé and lamé, pearls and jewels
Technique: Embroidery
Dimensions: 21.5 x 32 x 19 cm (8 7/16 x 12 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History: Harry G. Friedman, New York, Gift to Fogg Museum, 1960.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Harry G. Friedman
Accession Year: 1960
Object Number: 1960.751.12
Division: European and American Art
Contact: am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Epimanikion with central medallion depicting the Resurrection of Lazarus surrounded by four half-length figures in foliage with haloes of seed pearls amidst floral arabesques; embellished with colored glass gems at the top and bottom. Crimson silk satin ground with embroidery stitches including bouclé, couching, and split; lined with purple silk satin; metal rings for laces. Later added gold border.

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