Chalice veil
Unknown
late 18th century · Silk · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Though Jesuit priests were received at the Chinese court with great appreciation of their learning and courtesy, a misunderstanding occurred between the Pope and Emperor K’ang-his toward the end of the latter’s life. By the second half of the eighteenth century, Christian services were forbidden in China and vestments such as these were made only for a market outside China.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- Silk
- Culture
- Chinese, for European market
- Department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Credit line
- Conde Nast Fund and Everfast Fund, 1973
