A Pokrovets or vessel cover, woven on red satin, of the Mandylion, the Head of Christ flanked by Sts. Michael and Gabriel, within an extensive legend, the base hung with tassels, basically early 18th century with restorations -- 34cm. square, excluding tassels, in a glazed frame.

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A Pokrovets or vessel cover, woven on red satin, of the Mandylion, the Head of Christ flanked by Sts. Michael and Gabriel, within an extensive legend, the base hung with tassels, basically early 18th century with restorations -- 34cm. square, excluding tassels, in a glazed frame.
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The Pokrovets was made to be used during the Divine Liturgy, to cover either the Chalice or the Dhiskos (Paten).

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