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Vest

Vest, of flowered gold brocade trimmed with gold braid, lined with striped orange silk; front edged with loops for lacing. As every noble paid his submission, his majesty presented him with a calate, or royal vest. It was a mark of esteem on the part of the sovereign and permitted the recipient to approach his lord when he desired to do so.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since March the 27th, 2013 up to now
Dimensions
22 x 15 in. (55.88 x 38.1 cm) (width at top)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Silk, gold
Price
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Composition
iron75%
atium9%
oxygen10%
cadmium5%
zinc1%