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Part of chasuble back
Chinese
18th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk satin with silk embroidery
Dimensions
43.8 x 60 cm (17 1/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Special Textile Fund
Accession Number47.121
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLower part of chasuble back. Ground of ivory satin, divided into three vertical bands by narrow strips of 4-leafed blossoms; central urn with symmetrical floral arrangement; in each lower corner flower-filled cornucopia with scrolling stems spreading into central band; embroidered with faded polychrome silks in satin and stem stitches. For the European market.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.