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THE EMPERESS THEODORA AND HER COURT
CHURCH OF SAN VITALE, RAVENNA
The imperial crimson violet cloak which is worn by Theodora, wife of the emperor Justinian, is embroidered on its border with the figures of the three Magi.
Tunic with gem-studded embroidery, diadem with a double row of pearls with pendants, earrings, precious gem collar sewn onto the cloth which completely covers the shoulders (maniakion).
To the side a patrician woman with an embroidered mantle, closed like the penula but considerably finer, and a tunic with stripes embroidered by precious stones (patagi).
