A truly magnificent Altar Frontal (antependium)
Extremely rare museum worthy work of art Spanish or Italian
Dating from circa 1680
The embroidery worked in Silver metal threads featuring Cherubs and Latin Inscriptions 17th Century Hand made lace borders . Silk velvets of Magenta Red and Burnt Umber Backed with later peach silk satin
Evocative Antique , time worn . With a faded grandeur that can only be achieved over centuries of age
This exquisite and ancient work of art is approx 400 years old and of course shows signs of wear commensurate with this immense age Marks to silk velvet
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SIZE 57 inches x 27 inches (145cm x 70) S4249
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
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