Antique Ecclesiastic Gold Metallic Embroidery IHS antique flemish tapestry and losses to gesso gilding

and losses to gesso gilding which in my opinion adds to the lovely time worn gently faded grandeur that can only be achieved with centuries of use

inside the house

5 inches (18cm x13cm)

Sections of the narrow scrolling design restored in the 18th century together with the addition of hand spun indigo dyed linen backing

SIZE  28 inches x 25 inches  (71cm x 63cm)

Antique Ecclesiastic Gold Metallic Embroidery IHS antique flemish tapestry and losses to gesso gildingAntique Ecclesiastic Textile Dating from 19th century The yellow silk with intricate raised three dimensional goldwork IHS Good antique condition with gentle signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description SIZE 7 inches x 5. 5 inches (18cm x13cm) MB5340