18th Century Wall hanging / Cover
Spanish or Italian most likely for the Ottoman market Circa 1740
Rich Saffron yellow silk lampas
Opulently brocaded with sparkling Silver and Gold metal threads
Edged with 18th century hand made metallic lace / braid
Later backed with pale gold silk
Hanging loops along top edge
Spanish or Italian most likely for the Ottoman market Circa 1740
A pieced panel Exquisite, with gently time worn appeal which can only be achieved over centuries of use
Has over the centuries been lovingly restored with tiny hand darned restorations
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SIZE 75 inches x 21.5 inches (191cm x 55cm)
S5775
