Chalice veil

Italian, Sicily

1589–90

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Chalice veil
Date: 1589–90
Culture: Italian, Sicily
Medium: Silk and metal thread
Dimensions: Overall: 28 x 28 in. (71.1 x 71.1 cm)
Classifications: Textiles-Embroidered, Textiles-Ecclesiastical
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman 1922
Object Number: 22.16.9
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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