Cope Collar
Unknown
17th century · Silk; embroidered with metal wrapped thread · Islamic Art
The embroidered pattern of tulips and foliate interlace imitates Ottoman silks and embroideries. This piece represents the neck opening and yoke of a phelonion, a poncho-like vestment worn by priests and bishops. It was likely embroidered in Russia as the upper part of a vestment made from a contrasting woven silk (now lost) imported from either Italy or the Ottoman Empire.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Silk; embroidered with metal wrapped thread
- Department
- Islamic Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1917