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Chasuble

late 16th or early 17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Chasuble
  • Date: late 16th or early 17th century
  • Culture: Spanish
  • Medium: Leather, wool, metal leaf
  • Dimensions: L. 40 1/2 x W. 25 inches
    102.9 x 63.5 cm
  • Classification: Natural Substances-Leatherwork
  • Credit Line: Frederick C. Hewitt Fund, 1914
  • Object Number: 14.134.19
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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