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16th Century Religious Embroidered Orphrey Metallic Silk Needlework Saint Angel

Antique Italian Religious Needlework hanging. Dating from 16th century circa 1570. Originally Orphrey Panels from an Important 16th century Chasuble. Bottom panel worked in silk and Metallic threads depicting a Saint below an A central Angel between two mythical winged Griffin. Top panel worked in metallic and silk threads depicting an urn overflowing stylized flowers [Continue]