Front of corporal case or burse showing the Crucifixion

16th century

Object PlaceFlanders

Medium/TechniqueSilk velvet, appliquéd with linen embroidered with silk and metallic threads; reappliquéd at a later date

Dimensions27.6 x 27.6 cm (10 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)

Credit LineTextile Special Fund and Weld Collection

Accession number39.590

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ClassificationsTextiles

Collections

Provenance1939, sold by Raphael Stora (b. 1888 - d. 1963; dealer), New York, to the MFA for $134. (Accession Date: June 8, 1939)

1920s

16th century

19th century

1657

1600–25

19th century

Sir J. Ninian Comper

Early 20th century

18th century

1475–1500

late 18th century

1650–75