Chasuble
18th century-19th century (made)
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This is a piece making up a chasuble, a liturgical vestment worn by a priest celebrating Mass in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. 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 | Satin-weave silk; embroidery in silk threads |
| Brief description | Chasuble, back panel, satin-weave silk; embroidery in silk threads, possibly Guangzhou, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th-19th century. |
| Physical description | Chasuble, apron shaped back panel, of cream-coloured satin weave silk, embroidered in coloured silks, with a symmetrical pattern of scrolling floral stems issuing from two cornucopias. There is a cross indicated in outline by means of a narrow band containing rosettes and leaves. |
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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. |
| Production | Attributed to 'probably Spanish' when acquired in 1898. |
| Summary | This is a piece making up a chasuble, a liturgical vestment worn by a priest celebrating Mass in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. 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 | 636-1898 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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