Vestment, Medium: silk and metal thread on linen; lined with linen Technique: laid stitch embroidery on plain weave, a) front and b) back of chasuble. Central vertical panel in each of straight stem with blossoms, foliage and ribbons. Side panels of serpentine branch with large curling leaves, blossoms and perching birds. Brilliant polychrome silks and gold metal thread, all in laid stitches. Background of silk laid work., Italy, late 17th century, costume & accessories, Vestment

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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