Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18382617)

Faded purple ribbed silk ground embroidered in colored silk and metallic thread. Central design shows a cruciform composed of conventionalized flowerheads in profile and S-forms of foliage. Cover design of symmetrical delicately curving vine and flower. Narrow border of similar small scale design. Red, pale green and peach-colored silks.