17th Century Genoa Silk Velvet
17th Century Genoa Silk Velvet
17th Century Genoa Silk Velvet
17th Century Genoa Silk Velvet

17th Century Genoa Silk Velvet

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A fragment of antique Cisele velvet Italian (Genoa) and dating from second half of the 17th century

Silk velvet voided to reveal pale gold silk ground

Beautiful example of skilled intricate weaving ,incorporating 7 colours

This decorative, polychrome velvet, achieved using multiple differently colored warps, is a fine example. Glorious velvets like this proved exceedingly sought after throughout Europe for embellishing suites of upholstered seating.

Exquisite antique time worn appeal . With general signs of wear commensurate with immense age and use.

Please study photographs as they dor form a very important part of the description

SIZE 21 inches long x 7.5 inches wide (53cm x 19cm)

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