Chalice veil
Unidentified Artist
Italian
Square cloth of white satin ground weave with polychrome embroideries of grapes, wheat blades, leaves, tendrils around edge. In the center is an IHS monogram, with a cross above and three nails below, in a medallion with radiating beams. Stitches include bullion, satin and whip.
Silk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins