Antique Ecclesiastical Embroidered Cover
Spanish or Italian and dating from early 17th century Circa 1620
Dark red silk velvet embroidered with A Lamb of God within beautiful meandering floral borders in Silver metal threads
Remnants of original metallic tassel trim top and bottom
Probably part of an elaborate set of Altar textiles, perhaps a Chalice Cover
This renaissance textile is over 400 years old and of course shows signs of wear commensurate with this immense age. The silk velvet is a little darker in colour than the photographs under studio lights
Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of description
An extremely rare museum worthy textile If like me , you seek out exquisite ancient beautifully time worn textiles you will love it
SIZE 21 inches high x 19 inches wide (53cm x 48cm)
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
S4998
PLEASE NOTE This listing is the property of seller DECOR ANTIQUAIRE
