Needlework Flower 17th Century Silk Floss cushions with a cherub Please study the many photographs

Please study the many photographs as they do form a very  important part of the description

Finest quality deep red cut and uncut voided velvet panel on an opulent metallic gold ground

with pastel silk threads

5 inches wide  (92cm x 6cm)

Featuring mythical animals and birds

Needlework Flower 17th Century Silk Floss cushions with a cherub Please study the many photographsA beautiful Italian needlework Flower The needlework is 17th century and is Worked in beautiful coloured silks Edged in gold metallic threads these rare and beautiful embroideries were extremely expensive and treasured family heirlooms and would then be carefully removed from shattered silk grounds to enable re appliqu Considering the great age of the embroidery it is in antique good condition Wonderful gently time worn patina throughout Please study