Dalmatic
17th century (made), 18th century (repaired)
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Prelate's Sakkos (Dalmatic) of crimson satin embroidered with gold and silver thread, spangles and sequins, and lined with linen. It has a Polystavrion design, meaning it is decorated all over with ornately embroidered Greek crosses, as well leaves and flowers, with embroidered images of Christ, the Virgin and Child, and the four Evangelists. There are inscriptions of the patrons' names on both sides near the hem.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | satin embroidered with gold and silver |
| Brief description | crimson satin embroidered with gold and silver thread, 1600s, Greek |
| Physical description | Prelate's Sakkos (Dalmatic) of crimson satin embroidered with gold and silver thread, spangles and sequins, and lined with linen. It has a Polystavrion design, meaning it is decorated all over with ornately embroidered Greek crosses, as well leaves and flowers, with embroidered images of Christ, the Virgin and Child, and the four Evangelists. There are inscriptions of the patrons' names on both sides near the hem. |
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| Content description | Christ as High Priest |
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| Accession number | 458-1877 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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