Chasuble, 18th century, China, for the European market (possibly Spain), Silk satin, embroidered with silk, H. 48 x W. 32 in. (121.9 x 81.3 cm), Textiles-Embroidered, This crimson satin chasuble was embroidered in China, but its slender A-line shape indicates it likely was used in Spain. Although used as a symbol of the Habsburgs, the central double-headed eagles here are purely decorative and more characteristically Chinese
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Chasuble, 18th century, China, European market, Spain, Silk satin, embroidered, silk, H, 48 x W, 32, 121.9 81.3 cm, Textiles-Embroidered, crimson, satin, chasuble, slender -line, shape, indicates, symbol, Habsburgs, central double-headed, eagles, purely decorative, characteristically Chinese
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