Circa 1600 English Giltwork Embroiderd Panel

An English cushion face circa 1600 composed of metallic wrapped silk threads, couched metallic threads with silk thread embroidery worked onto a garnet red silk satin ground.

Embroidered with a design of pea pod motifs each containing exquisitely knotted three dimensional peas and also with scrolling floral motifs.

Probably intended as a table centre piece.

The condition is commensurate with the age of this antique textile some rubs and wear to the silk ground, some loose threads and historic darns.

Measurements:  64cm X 69cm 

For reference, please see: Tudor Textiles: Eleri Lynn, see fig. 77  page 101 and fig. 95  page 128