Together 4 ft. 8 in.
Italian, about 1550
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Plate XXXII. CHALICE COVER OF RETICELLO AND PUNTO IN ARIA
In the centre is the figure of St. Peter with the Bible in his right hand and the Keys in his left. Two winged cherubs hold portions of a long chain pattern which encircles the details of conventional foliage and flowers. A lattice of reticello work supports the punto in aria devices. The linen can be seen at the sides, which have an edge of punto in aria.
13½ in. × 7½ in.
17th century