An unusual chasuble, the purple satin ground woven in coloured silks and metal threads with chinoiserie motifs including parrots, ships and pagodas, probably circa 1735-40, Continental, re-edged, some wear and discolouration to ground

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An unusual chasuble, the purple satin ground woven in coloured silks and metal threads with chinoiserie motifs including parrots, ships and pagodas, probably circa 1735-40, Continental, re-edged, some wear and discolouration to ground
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This piece dates from circa 1770 rather than from circa 1735-40 as stated in the catalogue.

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