Unknown Greek
Lamentation

Lamentation

Public Domain

Artist
CultureGreek
Titles
  • Lamentation
Date19th century
Possible placeGreece
MediumSilk and metallic thread
Dimensions34 3/4 × 18 1/4in. (88.3 × 46.4cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number37.50
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Special Collections
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Annette Finnigan, Houston; given to MFAH, 1937.
Exhibition History"Medieval Art Show," Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 4–November 28, 1965.

"Alpha Phi Magic Needle," Alpha Phi, The Briar Club, Houston, October 26–27, 1967.

"Ecclesiastical Art," General Convention/Episcopal Church; October 9–21, 1970.

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