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Gold-thread embroidered Aer, a liturgical cloth used to cover the vessels of the Eucharist
unknown artist1270/1299
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Gold-thread embroidered Aer, a liturgical cloth used to cover the vessels of the Eucharist. It depicts a symbolic representation of the Communion of the Apostles. The piece constitutes one of the oldest and best-preserved examples of Byzantine gold thread embroidery. Late 13th c. 0.52x0.65 m. (ΓΕ 9320)
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- Title: Gold-thread embroidered Aer, a liturgical cloth used to cover the vessels of the Eucharist
- Creator: unknown artist
- Date Created: 1270/1299
- Physical Dimensions: w650 x h520 x d42 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: textile document
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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