"Antependium Eighteenth Beads And Embroidery"
Superb and rare antependium in front of 18th century altar in pearls and flowers embroidery. It is composed of a decoration of flowers, scrolls foliage embroidery silk velvet on a background of glass beads. The colors remained bright and bright, This rare item is presented in a carved and gilded wooden frame and original scalloped shape. The antependium decorates the front of the altar table, either in the usual way, or on the occasion of the holidays, matching the liturgical color of the day. Noble fabric to magnify the altar, it is stretched "without wrinkles or wrinkles" to be clearly visible. This beautiful model is enriched with a set of pearls, highly sought after ornament from the Renaissance who considered them equal to the most precious stones. Small repair in the center visible on the photos. Rare model and in very good state of preservation