Painted canvas; black ground with stencilled or block printed stylised leaf and flower decoration in white, red and green. Partial head and shoulders of a figure with a crown of thorns and halo, probably a depiction of Christ.
Found inside the lining of a chasuble (see T.9-1986) and used to stiffen the garment.
History note: Found inside the lining of a chasuble - see T.9-1986
Length: 10.75 in
Width: 7.5 in
(1986)
15th Century, Late-16th Century, Early#
Circa
1475
CE
-
Circa
1524
CE
Accession number: T.9a-1986
Primary reference Number: 197691
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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