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Chalice Cover (Italy)

This is a Chalice cover. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is silk and silver thread on silk and its technique is embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 24 x 24 cm (9 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Chalice Cover (Italy); silk and silver thread on silk; H x W: 24 x 24 cm (9 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.); 1943-69-1

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