15th to 19th Century. Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Needlework hanging. Dating from 16th century circa 1570. Originally from Important Chasuble Orphrey Panels. Bottom panel worked in silk and Metallic threads depicting a full length Saint. Top panel worked on a Burgundy velvet ground in metallic and silk threads depicting overflowing stylized flowers and scrolling vines. Edged in deep gold metallic embroidered stumpwork borders padded with hemp. Finished with original hand worked metallic tassel fringe. The hanging is almost four hundred and fifty years old. Expected time worn antique condition, shows appropriate signs of wear/ losses, marks commensurate with great age. Please study photograph as they do form part of the description. Very rare Museum worthy textile from a private English Estate. SIZE 39 inches long including fringe x 10 inches wide. The item “C16th Religious Embroidered Orphrey Metallic Silk Needlework Saint Italy” is in sale since Saturday, January 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Linens & Textiles (Pre-1930)\Embroidery”. The seller is “extreme-orient2″ and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.