Religious objects - Textile, Fringes, gold braid, Silk - 1850-1900

An antique liturgical cope (pluviale) made of black fabric, richly finished with an imposing shoulder cape (kaproen) of purple gold brocade. The fabric is woven with a decorative Neogothic pattern of leaf and cross motifs in gold thread and trimmed with a generous gold fringe. The front features matching fringes in purple and gold. The inside is lined with gold-colored fabric.
The cope has a closure at the center front. This cope was used within the Roman Catholic liturgy, particularly during ceremonies in Lent and other penance periods, where the purple color stands for contemplation and penance. A decorative and historic ecclesiastical garment that possesses both liturgical and collector’s value.
The word "pluviale" comes from Latin and means "rain cloak". This illustrates how most paramenta (church vestments) originated from everyday dress in the Roman Empire. In medieval Latin it was called a "cappa". The lot is carefully packed and sent by registered mail. Photos complete this description.