Fragments of the funerary robe of Henry VI

1180s

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Fragment of crimson silk with design woven in gold thread. Pattern of paired deer alternating with confronted birds linked by stylised foliage. Traced of sewing down right side.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Fragments of the funerary robe of Henry VI
Date Created: 1180s
Location Created: Palermo Cathedral, Sicily
Physical Dimensions: H. 24 cm
Medium: red-and-gold lampas silk
Copyright: The Trustees of the British Museum
British Museum website: 1878,0907.4

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Embroidery Gold Italy Metal Palermo Palermo Palermo Cathedral Sewing Silk Textile Weaving