An velvet panel

The burgundy silk velvet of ferronerie design with stylised pomegranate and thistle motifs. Consisting of joined panels, and bordered with a 16th/17th century braid of silk and metal thread and backed with a blue linen of similar date. The term “ferronerie” - usually employed to denote this class of velvets - is due to the resemblance to ironwork of the voided patterns within which the pomegranates and thistles are arranged.
Origin: Italy
Size: 152 x 101 cm
Date: Circa 1450-1500
Condition: With some small damages.
Ref: A1
Price: £6,200.00

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