A panel of Cisele Velvet
Venetian and dating from second half of 16th century
An Ottoman Pomegranate design. The deep pile Magenta silk velvet voided to reveal a gold metallic ground. Further embellished with Silver metal thread Boucle work.
Museum worthy textile. Superb time worn appeal with signs of wear commensurate with immense age and use. Overall good for age and type
Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description
SIZE 10 inches x 9 inches (28cm x 23cm)
PLEASE NOTE The frame is NOT included. Its to give an idea of how it would look framed
During the Renaissance luxurious fabrics such is this, made of silk, velvet and metal threads counted among the most valuable items owned by both individuals and the Church as an expression of power, wealth and taste
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