Miter for a Priest

17th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Miter for a Priest
Date: 17th century
Geography: Attributed to Armenia
Medium: Velvet, silver, and gold
Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.86 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Costumes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1916
Object Number: 16.126
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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