{"product_id":"18th-century-chasuble","title":"18th Century Chinese silk embroidered ecclesiastical Chasuble,","description":"\u003cp\u003eA CHASUBLE OF IVORY SATIN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond quarter 18th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Couture Point de Chainette silk satin ground, hand embroidered for the European market in China circa 1750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese needlework in coloured silks with scrolling stylised roses, carnations and other flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e,The orphrey panels of ivory French Lyon silk brocaded in coloured silks and silver metal threads with large scale stylised flowers, trees and feathery foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with matching stole and maniple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent set is in very good antique condition throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study photographs and view VIDEO as they do form a very important part of the description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003e18th-century Chinese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003epoint de chaînette\u003c\/em\u003e (chain stitch) embroidery, often referred to in historical contexts as tambour work or simply chain stitch, was highly prized for its fluid, continuous nature, creating intricate designs on silk. During the 18th century, Chinese artisans used this technique to create elaborate, vibrant pieces for both domestic use and the European export market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE  LOT 197 Christies Mayorcas Collection of Tapestries and Textiles  February 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThereafter in the collection at  Cory Castle, Cumbria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE  45 inches x 27 inches max  (114cm x 69cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS5687\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decor Antiquaire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56578661548418,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1600\/1600\/files\/99E6386B-346B-47FE-AD7A-2C1ECF22F6B3_1_201_a.jpg?v=1776775691","url":"https:\/\/decor-antiquaire.com\/products\/18th-century-chasuble","provider":"Decor Antiquaire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}