Mantle for a Statue of the Virgin with Lotus Blossoms and Medallions
c. 1430
Overall: 70.5 x 111.2 cm (27 3/4 x 43 3/4 in.); Mounted: 78.1 x 119.4 cm (30 3/4 x 47 in.)
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1939.40
This costly royal silk with extensive gold thread was woven in Egypt and gifted or exported to Spain, where it was pieced into this mantle for a statue of the Virgin, probably to be worn during festivals and processions. The sturdy silk brocade foundation cloth was also woven...
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