Altar canopy piece

Unknown1730

Mafra National Palace
Mafra, Portugal

Part (back) of an altar canopy in silk grosgrain embroidered with gold color silk thread, to one of Basilica’s chapels. It belongs to the collection of church vestments commissioned by D. João V in France to serve in the Royal Basilica of Mafra.

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Title: Altar canopy piece
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1730
Location Created: France
Physical Dimensions: 394 x 269 cm
Type: Textiles
Rights: Manuel Palma © Direção-Geral do Património Cultural
Medium: Silk satin embroidered with silk thread

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