Late 17th or early 18th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Objectreligious artefact: Liturgical vestment
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniquePearl embroidery with decorative plaque and gems on green velvet
(pearl embroidery) -
MediumPearls, velvet, gemstones
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Geography details
Russia -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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DateLate 17th or early 18th century
Ornament qualities
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Composition
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Elements
Source of information
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Type of sourcebook “Russian Embroidery and Lace”
Author(s) L. Efimova, R. Belogorskaya -
Fund that the source refers toThe State Historical Museum
Description
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Yoke of a liturgical vestment showing a foliage design with a large stylized flower in the centre, worked in pearls and precious stones on green velvet
