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18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontals PAIR

$2,406.52
£1,750
€2,060.17
CA$3,295.34
A$3,663.78
CHF 1,917.77
MX$44,935.10
NOK 24,418.07
SEK 23,053.55
DKK 15,373.64
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A pair of antique Altar Frontals Dating from 18th Century Gold silk ground brocaded with a Crown above Eight Point Stars , Cross, and stylized Pomegranates Lined in crimson silk Full loom width with both selvage edges present There is very much an Ottoman influence to the panels Perhaps Ottoman for the European Market (Spain or Italy) Antique time worn appeal with general signs of wear / surface marks commensurate with age and use. Overall good for age and type and display very well Please study photographs as they do form a very important of the description SIZE Each panel measures 47 inches x 21 inches (120cm x 53cm) S5467
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Canterbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10026243411222

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