Chalice veil
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Chalice veil

TitleChalice veil
Date18th century 18th century
MediumSilk, metallic thread
ClassificationTextiles-Embroidered
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Catherine M. Randazzo Guirreri and John J. Randazzo, in memory of the Saverio Randazzo Family, 1984
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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“Chalice veil” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 18th century. It is executed in silk, metallic thread and classified as textiles-embroidered. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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