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Altar frontal
Reproduction medieval-style frontal designed for high altar in chancel at St Teilo's church. Cream silk cloth, with woven gold thread braid to vertical strips. Depiction of Christ on the cross in centre surrounded by symbols of the passion (ladder, 50 pieces of silver, whip, hammer and pincers, cloak and sponge).
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F08.27
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Width
(cm): 167
Length
(cm): 104
Length
(cm): 179
Techniques
embroidery
Material
silk (fabric)
linen (flax fabric)
wool (fabric)
metal thread
Location
In store
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