Eagle Dalmatic, South German, 1st half of 14th c. Chinese purple damask, c. 1300; gold and silk
Eagle Dalmatic, South German, 1st half of 14th c. Chinese purple damask, c. 1300; gold and silk embroidery This is an excellent example of what “Royal Purple” really is – a rather reddish purple. Grape purple is not the same color at all!Closeup of collar and sleeve. -- source link
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