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RECTANGULAR BOX
RECTANGULAR BOX
Cat. no.:
36.49
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
The rectangular box is made of six pieces of tortoise shell. The body of the box is plain, with rounded corners. The cover is inlaid in the center with an elaborate cartouche made from gold,...
DOMINO SET
DOMINO SET
Cat. no.:
36.55
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
The domino box is made in mother-of-pearl mounted in gold. All of the sides are plain except for the cover which has a blank medallion for a monogram and an engraved decoration of leaves. A gold...
ALTAR CLOTH (VOZDUKH)
ALTAR CLOTH (VOZDUKH)
Cat. no.:
43.11
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
1850-1900
In the Russian Orthodox Church, altar cloths cover chalices and dishes used for Holy Communion. Covering these vessels emphasizes the sacredness of the consecrated Eucharistic gifts of wine and...
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
Cat. no.:
43.29.1
Artist:
Unknown (Manufacturer)
Date:
ca. 1850
In the Russian Orthodox Church, altar cloths cover chalices and dishes used for Holy Communion. Covering these vessels emphasizes the sacredness of the consecrated Eucharistic gifts of wine and...
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
Cat. no.:
43.29.2
Artist:
Unknown (Manufacturer)
Date:
ca. 1850
This set of two pokrovets (chalice cover) is made from a deep orange velvet embroidered in gold and silver stumpwork. Oak leaves and acorns in gold stumpwork form the basis for a decorative...
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
Cat. no.:
43.30.1
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
On each arm, green oak leaves in appliqued velvet strands, stems and acorns in gold embroidery. Arms curved and edged with gold fringe. In the center, a raised gold equal-armed cross. Lined with...
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
Cat. no.:
43.30.2
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
On each arm, green oak leaves in appliqued velvet strands, stems and acorns in gold embroidery. Arms curved and edged with gold fringe. In the cnter, a raised gold equal-armed cross. Lined with...
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
Cat. no.:
43.31
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
Late 19th c.
In the Russian Orthodox Church, altar cloths cover chalices and dishes used for Holy Communion. Covering these vessels emphasizes the sacredness of the consecrated Eucharistic gifts of wine and...
POKROVETS
POKROVETS
Cat. no.:
43.33.1
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
ca. 1910
The arms and center are separate pieces sewn together. Edged in gold fringe. On each arm, an abstract leaf swirl in gold on gray velvet, around a medallion rimmed ion orange with silver dots...
POKROVETS
POKROVETS
Cat. no.:
43.33.2
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
ca. 1910
The arms and center are separate pieces sewn together. Edged in gold fringe. On each arm, an abstract leaf swirl in gold on gray velvet, around a medallion rimmed ion orange with silver dots...
POKROVETS
POKROVETS
Cat. no.:
43.34
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
The arms are pointed, on each leaf and flower sprays in embossed gold embroidery. Cross in center within a square, edged in gold fringe. Lined in yellow silk.
POKROVETS
POKROVETS
Cat. no.:
43.35
Artist:
Unknown (Manufacturer)
Date:
19th c.
On each arm, a chalice topped with rays. Blue cloud shapes at the base, surrounded by vines and berries in gold embroidery. Cross in center, edged with silver fringe. Lined with rose red silk.
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