Ophrey of Opus Anglicanum

Medieval

V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)

1300

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.

• Medium: linen with silk embroidery
• Dimensions: 109 x 44 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £500 ( Total: £500)
• ArtFunded in: 1936
• Vendor: Father Moylan

Provenance

Marnhull, Dorset,(Monastery)

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