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Georgian mitre from the late 16th - early 17th century.
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The Georgian National Museum holds a late sixteenth or early seventeenth century mitre with images that represent the great festivals of the Georgian Christian Church. The mitre measures 28.5 x 19.5 cm.
The mitre was made of silk and bullion, with gold and silver thread couched work, and further ornamented with beadwork, glass, gold, pearls, rubies, sapphires and turquoise. Embroidery stitches include the satin stitch.
Digital catalogue Georgian National Museum.
WV 19th February 2018