17th Century Florentine Altar Frontal RARE heraldic embroidery A Flemish Figural Tapestry Panel

A Flemish Figural Tapestry Panel

which still sparkles when held to to light and give a lovely raised effect to the needlework

Good condition with gentle signs of wear commensurate with age and use

Italian Renaissance work

5 inches wide (50cm x 29cm)

17th Century Florentine Altar Frontal RARE heraldic embroidery A Flemish Figural Tapestry Panel17th Century Florentine Altar Frontal A very rare example dating from circa 1640 Medici Period Beautiful silk brocade incorporating silver threads Retains rare and original hand made passementerie including exquisite silver and gold wrapped lace to top edge Lovingly cherished over the centuries with historic tiny hand stitched restorations A rare original survivor from a Florentine Palazzo , almost 400 years old Please study photographs and view Video