Gloves (imperial regalia)
The gloves are part of the coronation regalia of the Roman-German emperors . They were made in the royal workshops in Palermo , the Nobiles Officinae , around 1220 AD.
Appearance
The gloves are made of velvet , with gold embroidery , niello , pearls and inserted precious stones .
The gloves have been in the Vienna treasury since the late 18th century . Your inventory number is SK_WS_XIII_11.
literature
- Hermann Fillitz : The insignia and jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. Schroll, Vienna et al. 1954.
- Wilfried Seipel (Ed.): Nobiles Officinae. The royal court workshops at Palermo during the Normans and Staufers in the 12th and 13th centuries. Skira, Milano 2004, ISBN 3-85497-076-5 .