17th Needlework Tapestry Panel antique venetian velvet Spanish or Italian most likely

Spanish or Italian most likely originally an Ophrey Panel on an opulent Dalmatic or Chasuble

Very good antique condition displays beautifully as you can see

Still retains portions of the original hand worked braid along bottom edge

Tassel SIZE 7 inches long the hanging loop is 6 inches long

Dating from early 18th century

17th Needlework Tapestry Panel antique venetian velvet Spanish or Italian most likelyNeedlework Fruiting Tree with Snail Rare example entire surface covered in needlework using naturally dyed wools and silks upon home spun linen canvas Featurng a beautiful little snail worked in Petit Point Dating from mid 17th Century Circa 1650 Museum worthy panel almost 400 years old and of course has a beautiful time worn appeal with general signs of wear commensurate with this immense age. Please study photographs as they do form a very important