The figures of the Three Wise Men have a very interesting and detailed example of oriental clothing, so-called Palmyrene, which should not be rare in Italy, given the active trade with the East.
The central figure with mantle (mandyas) tied in the middle of the chest, the other two coats with side opening, which will remain prescribed in ecclesiastical costume, the short tunic that scaramangion with the flap being divided into three parts and anassiridi adhere totally to the legs and insured persons covered by the foot raised calcei; Phrygian cap on his head that will give the model the horn doge.
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