18th Century Indo Portugese Embroidered Silk Chasuble Front elizabethan needlework worked in coloured silk upon

worked in coloured silk upon original home spun linen ground Depicting an exotic flower

Dating from 19th Century

Perfect for those interior design which require an authentic historic gently time worn look which only centuries of use can achieve

Antique time worn condition with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use The linen ground is original and is still strong and stable

18th Century Indo Portugese Embroidered Silk Chasuble Front elizabethan needlework worked in coloured silk uponAntique Chasuble Front Crimson (Dark Pink) silk exquisitely embroidered in coloured and silks and metal threads Retains original pale lilac glazed silk lining Macao (China) for the Portuguese trade or British East India company. Dating from mid 18th century Antique time worn condition losses and shattering to silk in areas A rare example s, wonderful shape and still extremely beautiful. Perfect for framing SIZE 38 inches x 29 inches max (96cm x 74cm)