17th Century Italian Silk Cut Velvet on Silver Thread Grotesque Tapestry

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Unique an splendid this textile is the very best , in the magnificent grotesque style so popular in the 1600 … Read more Unique an splendid this textile is the very best , in the magnificent grotesque style so popular in the 1600 hundreds , you will find a very elaborate and sophisticated design , showing multiple animales, lions , birds , snakes and more intricate with figures and volutes , more you look at this piece more you see details , the silk velvet gives a wonderful shine , the most impressive and precious details of this rare piece is that it s woven on silver tread , only the extreme high hand textiles would use this technique for extremely expensive major piece dedicated to only the most prestigious market , we believe the piece to be Venetian with the high quality , and was readapted during the 1700 hundred in it s actual shape , the gold trim attest it , it has a backing in red silk ant is antique as well .This piece is museum quality and is a unique opportunity in a life time for collector of very exceptional textiles See less