Sakkos (dalmatic). 1558; gilded satin - the 16th century; damask cloth

Sakkos (dalmatic). 1558; gilded satin - the 16th century; damask cloth – the 16th century

Sakkos (dalmatic). 1558; gilded satin - the 16th century; damask cloth – the 16th century

Object type

Sakkos (dalmatic)

Place of origin

Russia, Moscow; gilded satin - Turkey, damask cloth – Italy

Date

1558; gilded satin - the 16th century; damask cloth – the 16th century

Organization

The Moscow Kremlin workshops

Materials

Silver-gilt satin, taffeta, damask cloth, silver, pearls, wrapped silver-gilt thread, drawn silver-gilt thread

Technique

Weaving, needlework, chasing, gilding

Dimensions

Length: 139,0 cm; width of shoulders: 175,0 cm (with sleeves)

Object history note

Belonged to Metropolitan Macarius (1542-1568)

Publications

The Armoury Chamber of Moscow Kremlin Museums. Album. Moscow, 2006

Museum number

Тк-8