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Ciborium Cover, 16th–17th century

This is a Ciborium cover. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is silk, metal, cotton and its technique is embroidered on taffeta. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 18 x 42 cm (7 1/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Ciborium Cover, 16th–17th century; silk, metal, cotton; H x W: 18 x 42 cm (7 1/16 x 16 9/16 in.); 1963-92-2

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