Raised Textured Hanging Hearts with Floral Borders and Metallic Embellishments
The central focus features two heart motifs, richly embroidered with raised threads and adorned with metallic embellishments, likely silver and gold, surrounded by floral and vine patterns. The hearts, with their detailed stitching and central dark elements (possibly representing wounds or crosses), suggest a religious theme, such as the Sacred Heart of Jesus or Immaculate Heart of Mary, common in Christian iconography from the Baroque or Renaissance periods.
The surrounding border includes intricate floral designs featuring roses, and other blossoms, executed in a combination of colored threads and metallic accents, framed by an ornate cartouche-like structure.
The intricate work, diminutive size, aged fabric and slightly worn edges indicate it is likely several centuries old, [17th or 18th century], and might have been used as an altar cloth, vestment panel, or a decorative religious artifact.
Item Date: Late 17th - Early 18th Century
Measurement: Frame: 12" x 12"; Sight: 5" x 5"
Material: Silk on silk, silver and gold metallic thread on fabric, gilt frame.
Item Condition: Very good
Price: $850
SKU 1599-15
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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