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Ophrey of Opus Anglicanum (© Victoria and Albert Museum)
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© Victoria and Albert Museum

Ophrey of Opus Anglicanum

Artist: Medieval

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1300

Materials: linen with silk embroidery

Dimensions: 109 x 44 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £500 (Total: £500)

Vendor: Father Moylan

Review number: 1013 (1936)

Provenance:
Marnhull, Dorset,(Monastery)

Description:
Cross shaped ophrey of Opus Anglicanum for attachment to a chasuble closely covered with embroidery. On a gold ground are scenes from the Passion, SS Peter and Paul and dragons in an architectural setting.

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