Antique Pillow 16th Century Ecclesiastical Embroidery tree of life Beautifully Gold and Silver embroidery

Beautifully Gold and Silver embroidery upon a crimson silk velvet ground in a design of scrolling leaves and flowers all edged in metallic cording retaining its original border of silk tassel passementerie

evenness in colour etc

I could look at one for hoursUnusual larger size Intricate French gold work

SIZE:- 21 inches x 12 inches (53cm x 30 cm)

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Antique Pillow 16th Century Ecclesiastical Embroidery tree of life Beautifully Gold and Silver embroideryA magnificent Antique Pillow Impressive large oversize example Featuring a rare and exquisite 16th Century Embroidery of Christ Worked in coloured silks and metallic threads French or Italian Circa 1580 The panel was originally a cope hood on an ecclesiastic ceremonial vestment If you look carefully you will see a beautiful angel at his feet The embroidery is edged with the original Passementerie . Magenta red silk tassel trim topped with a separate