Robert Lehman CollectionTextiles-Ecclesiastical15th centuryChasuble Front with an Orphrey Band is a textiles-ecclesiastical of Italian, Spanish or Turkish, German origin created in 15th century using silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk plain weave, brocaded with gilt metal… measuring 33 1/8 x 21 1/4 in. (84.1 x 54 cm) — now part of the Robert Lehman Collection collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk plain weave, brocaded with gilt metal thread. Binding tape: cotton plain weave Lining: linen plain weave, glazed Front Orphrey band: silk, linen, and gilt-animal-substrate-wrapped linen |
| Dimensions | 33 1/8 x 21 1/4 in. (84.1 x 54 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Ecclesiastical |
| Department | Robert Lehman Collection |
| Credit Line | Robert Lehman Collection, 1975 |
| Date | 15th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Italian, Spanish or Turkish, German culture. The estimated date range is 1400 – 1500.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band?
Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band is housed in the Robert Lehman Collection department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band created?
Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band dates to 15th century.
What material is Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band made from?
Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band is crafted from silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk plain weave, brocaded with gilt metal thread. binding tape: cotton plain weave lining: linen plain weave, glazed front orphrey band: silk, linen, and gilt-animal-substrate-wrapped linen.
Is Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band in the public domain?
Chasuble Front with an Orphrey Band is in the public domain and can be freely used.