Embroidered chalice veil
19th century
Description
In addition to the yellow, green, and blue threads, silver is used in this liturgical embroidered textile. The middle displays the lamb holding the cross or a column in a sunburst circle surrounded by twelve angles. An Armenian inscription written in a square format frames the middle section. According to the inscription, it is from Arapgir, and made for the Cathedral of the Mother of God. There are crosses in the axes and cherubims in the corners. A double layer of ships and churches completes the decoration on the edges. There are several repairs and stains. Similar embroidered textiles are found in the treasures of the Armenian Orthodox Churches of Istanbul and are dated to the first half of the 19th century.
Dimensions
89 x 92 cm (35 1/16 x 36 1/4 in.)
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