A velvet hanging

17th century. Probably Spanish.

With a design of interlocking rosettes contrived from foliate motifs in couched gilt metal threads, within bands of appliquéd trailing leaves on a ground of burgundy silk velvet. With a fringe of red silk and metal thread, and backed with linen.

78cm (30¾”) high and 146cm (57½”) wide.

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