A 16th century Orphrey panel
French or Italian Circa 1580
Depicting a Saint
beautifully worked in coloured silks and metallic threads
This rare and evocative ancient work of art is approx 450 years old and of course
shows signs of wear commensurate with this immense age
Please study photographs and use the zoom feature as they do
form a very important part of the description
Orphrey panels are decorative bands using silk and metal threads, sometimes with metal thread grounds, and with further applique.
They decorated the chasubles, dalmatics and copes, which were garments worn by the bishops and priests during Mass celebrations.
SIZE 24 inches x 9 inches
S4166
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
