Cope, early 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal thread, Textile: L. 57 in. (144.8 cm), Textiles-Woven, This garment exemplifies the use of Iranian textiles throughout Europe. Worn in Christian liturgical services, it is made of several lengths of Safavid luxury silk adorned with metal-wrapped threads. The lattice framework of the design houses a symmetrical bouquet of poppies and tulips around a centrally placed iris in a vase
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Cope, early 17th century, Attributed, Iran, Silk, metal thread, Textile, L, 57, 144.8 cm, Textiles-Woven, garment, exemplifies, Iranian textiles, Europe, Worn, Christian liturgical, services, several lengths, Safavid luxury, silk, adorned, metal-wrapped threads, lattice framework, design houses, symmetrical bouquet, poppies, tulips, centrally placed, iris, vase
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