Chalice veil
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Chalice veil

TitleChalice veil
Date18th century
MediumMedium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginCrete, Greece Crete
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of John Pierpont Morgan
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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