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Chasuble, Liturgical vestment made of two types of lace fabrics: the front and sides of the back are silver-colored fabric embellished with a pattern of large plant motifs. The column on the back is satin, straw-colored fabric embellished with colored silk motifs, large fantastic flowers and leaves growing from a small basket. Columns trimmed with silver lace; edges trimmed with wide silver lace. Red silk lining. Height 66 cm; column height 30 cm. Date: 1st quarter of the 18th century front and sides of the back: 1720–25; column on the back: ca. 1715. Place of origin: France. Length 106.5 cm; back width 66 cm., A garment laid flat against a pale background, predominantly showing a deep magenta fabric with an inset central panel of ornate brocade in soft gold, pale green, and muted peach tones; the magenta forms the sleeves and outer border while the brocade panel features an intricate symmetrical floral and foliate pattern with raised metallic threads and a sheen; the brocade is edged with a pale gold trim that outlines the central section and straps, and there are a few areas where the magenta lining is visible at the neckline and edges; overall the piece displays a mix of magenta, gold, green, and peach colors with textured woven details.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A13_425

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Keywords

Chasuble Liturgical vestment two types lace fabrics front sides back silver-colored fabric embellished pattern large plant motifs column satin straw-colored fabric embellished colored silk motifs large fantastic flowers leaves growing small basket Columns trimmed silver lace edges trimmed wide silver lace Red silk lining Height 66 cm height 30 cm Date 1st quarter 18th century front 1720–25 ca 1715 Place origin France Length 106.5 cm back width 66 cm garment laid flat pale background predominantly showing deep magenta fabric inset central panel ornate brocade soft gold pale green muted peach tones magenta forms sleeves outer border brocade panel features intricate symmetrical floral foliate pattern raised metallic threads sheen brocade edged pale gold trim outlines central section straps areas magenta lining visible neckline edges piece displays mix gold green peach colors textured woven details.