17th Century Italian Silk Floss Embroidery crewelwork embroidery it retains the central Magenta

it retains the central Magenta silk velvet ground

perhaps areas of re weaving / restoration/ patching

Featuring a late 16th Century central roundel depicting a half length figure of St Peter worked in silk and metallic threads

Canvas Work

A long impressive valance comprising  eight sections featuring Venetian silk velvet

17th Century Italian Silk Floss Embroidery crewelwork embroidery it retains the central MagentaItalian Silk Floss Needlework Panel Dating from mid 17th century (circa 1650) The entire surface hand worked in silk threads Featuring a Parrot and Exotic flower Mounted in antique carved wood frame museum quality UV protective Acrylic cover Difficult to photograph without reflections due to cover Beautiful gently time worn faded granduer appeal Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description Large impressive piece