Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Egypt (made) -
Subject
Angels Crosses (Motifs) The Virgin Mary The Christ Child St. George
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
3'5" length: 41in, 4'4" width: 52in
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1311-1871
Record ID
1311-1871
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Egyptian Coptic, embroidered linen deacon's tunic (sticharion), 19th century
Tarihsel bağlam
The sticharion (known as the 'alb' in Western Christianity) is the tunic worn by anyone participating formally in the celebration of the Eucharist in the Orthodox rite. As no other vestment is worn over the deacon's sticharion, it is usually more highly embroidered that that of the priest, who wears it under other vestments.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
linen and silk Linen Silk Embroidery
Fiziksel açıklama
Linen tunic, embroidered in chain stitch with coloured silks on the front, with a group depicting the Virgin and Child in the centre, two angels above and St. George and the Dragon below. Two floriated Coptic crosses on either side. The sleeves are similarly embroidered with an angel, and a grouping of large and smaller blossom forms and floriated crosses; on the cuffs a narrow band of scroll ornament.
Üslup
Coptic
