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ALTAR CLOTH (VOZDUKH)
ALTAR CLOTH (VOZDUKH)
Cat. no.:
43.11
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
1850-1900
In the Russian Orthodox Church, altar cloths cover chalices and dishes used for Holy Communion. Covering these vessels emphasizes the sacredness of the consecrated Eucharistic gifts of wine and...
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
ALTAR CLOTH (POKROVETS)
Cat. no.:
43.31
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
Late 19th c.
In the Russian Orthodox Church, altar cloths cover chalices and dishes used for Holy Communion. Covering these vessels emphasizes the sacredness of the consecrated Eucharistic gifts of wine and...
POKROVETS
POKROVETS
Cat. no.:
43.34
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
The arms are pointed, on each leaf and flower sprays in embossed gold embroidery. Cross in center within a square, edged in gold fringe. Lined in yellow silk.
Pokrovets
Pokrovets
Cat. no.:
43.70
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
Deep green silk velvet cross form with gold metal wound thread fringe. Center square to fit over mouth of chalice embroidered with gold thread cross, with couched silver thread in lattice form...