Yoke of a Chasuble (Phelonion), 17th century, Probably made in Russia, Silk; embroidered in silk and metal thread with (later) metallic trim, H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm), Textiles-Costumes, The embroidered pattern of tulips and foliate interlace imitates Ottoman silks and embroideries. This piece represents the neck opening and yoke of a phelonion, a poncho-like vestment worn by priests and bishops
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Yoke, Chasuble, Phelonion, 17th century, Russia, Silk, embroidered, silk, metal thread, later, metallic trim, H, 13 1/4, 33.7 cm, Textiles-Costumes, pattern, tulips, foliate interlace, imitates, Ottoman, silks, embroideries, piece represents, neck opening, yoke, phelonion, poncho, vestment worn, priests, bishops
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