Sakkos (dalmatic). 1549; velvet - the 16th century; cloth woven from silk threads interspersed with gold and silver

Sakkos (dalmatic). 1549; velvet - the 16th century; cloth woven from silk threads interspersed with gold and silver - the 17th century

Sakkos (dalmatic). 1549; velvet - the 16th century; cloth woven from silk threads interspersed with gold and silver - the 17th century

Object type

Sakkos (dalmatic)

Place of origin

Russia, Moscow; velvet - Italy, cloth woven from silk threads interspersed with gold and silver - Italy

Date

1549; velvet - the 16th century; cloth woven from silk threads interspersed with gold and silver - the 17th century

Organization

The Moscow Kremlin workshops

Materials

Silver-gilt velvet, taffeta, lite brocade, damask cloth, silver, pearls, precious stones, glass, silver-gilt thread

Technique

Weaving, needlework, stamping, gilding

Dimensions

Length: 131,0 cm; width of shoulders: 141,0 cm (with sleeves)

Object history note

Belonged to Metropolitan Macarius (1543-1546)

Publications

Faith and Power. The Age of Ivan the Terrible. Moscow, 2007

Museum number

Тк-7