A canopy of silk or some other material installed over a crypt, an altar, or throne. These are often seen in portable forms for the purpose of processions.
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What is “Baldachin”
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A canopy of silk or some other material installed over a crypt, an altar, or throne. These are often seen in portable forms for the purpose of processions.
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Baldachin
Baldachin a rich embroidered fabric of silk and gold.
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