Maniple
18th century-19th century (made)
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This textile accessory is a maniple, part of the liturgical vestments worn and used during the Roman Catholic Mass. Traditionally the maniple was an essential item used by clergy from the subdeacon to the bishop, and only during the rite of the mass. It functions as a handkerchief for the celebrant of the mass to wipe away perspiration or to keep hands clean for the celebration of the Eucharist. The cream based silk indicates that this maniple was intended for use on the feast day of a Saint who was not martyred.
Although the Christian religion was not native to China, by the eighteenth century there was some missionary presence there. Embroidered silk vestments and liturgical textiles were made in China, not only to supply the requirements of the churches in China, but also frequently exported to Europe and other new mission posts such as the Philippines.
Although the Christian religion was not native to China, by the eighteenth century there was some missionary presence there. Embroidered silk vestments and liturgical textiles were made in China, not only to supply the requirements of the churches in China, but also frequently exported to Europe and other new mission posts such as the Philippines.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk |
| Brief description | Maniple, embroidered silk, China, 18th-19th century. |
| Physical description | Maniple; length of cream silk, with semi-circular panels at the end of each end of the length. Embroidered with twisted threads (possibly silk?) of greens, yellows, and reads. |
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| Object history | Acquisition method and source not identified in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1898. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | This textile accessory is a maniple, part of the liturgical vestments worn and used during the Roman Catholic Mass. Traditionally the maniple was an essential item used by clergy from the subdeacon to the bishop, and only during the rite of the mass. It functions as a handkerchief for the celebrant of the mass to wipe away perspiration or to keep hands clean for the celebration of the Eucharist. The cream based silk indicates that this maniple was intended for use on the feast day of a Saint who was not martyred. Although the Christian religion was not native to China, by the eighteenth century there was some missionary presence there. Embroidered silk vestments and liturgical textiles were made in China, not only to supply the requirements of the churches in China, but also frequently exported to Europe and other new mission posts such as the Philippines. |
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| Accession number | 638-1898 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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