POIAS (ECCLESIASTICAL BELT)
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The belt, zonarion, was worn by priests and bishops and was a symbol of spiritual strength. This one is made of brocade containing gold threads and motifs including crosses in cut and voided velvet. In the center is a cross embroidered in gold threads.
- Object name:
- POIAS (ECCLESIASTICAL BELT)
- Made from:
- Brocade
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 105.4 cm (41 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 44.51
- Class:
- VESTMENT
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Gift of Madame Augusto Rosso, 1970