Antique Cushion Italian Renaissance Panel 16th Century 17th century embroidery Large over size tassel with

Large over size tassel with exquisite hand made Lyon metallic silk caterpillars and wired silk flower drops

which were garments worn by the bishops and priests during Mass celebrations

SIZE Total length including hanging loop is 11 inches (80cm)

Completely hand made and dating from late 17th century

Antique Cushion Italian Renaissance Panel 16th Century 17th century embroidery Large over size tassel withBeautiful Antique Pillow Hand made incorporating a Very Rare late 16th Century Embroidered Panel Italian Renaissance work , most likely Florence Exquisitely embroidery using coloured silks and predominately Gold , Silver metal threads worked entirely my hand upon a Crimson Silk Velvet ground Finished with rarest 16th century Silk tassel fringe incorporating the most sublime passementerie Edged with antique silver metallic braid Backed with 18th