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1963

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2015

2025

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Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–early 17th century

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

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (width across base diameter): 23 x 16 cm (9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

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Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–early 17th century; silk, metal; H x W x D (width across base diameter): 23 x 16 cm (9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.); 1963-92-1

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-4.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18451217/ |title=Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–early 17th century |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=28 June 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>