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Chasuble Front

16th century

Turkey, 16th century

Medium
velvet; silk and metallic thread
Measurements
Average: 104.8 x 64.8 cm (41 1/4 x 25 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1915.677
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically long velvet and silk textile fragment features a flared, rounded bottom and tapered top. Woven in metallic gold and red on a faded green ground, symmetrical botanical motifs are framed by thick, winding lines. A central tree-like form anchors the base within a large circular border. Toward the top, the dense red pattern becomes heavily worn, obscuring original details. Frayed edges and surface loss reflect the textile's aged condition.

Chasuble Front

16th century

Turkey, 16th century

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