Altar frontal, Medium: silk, metallic thread, metal sequins Technique: silk embroidery on silk foundation, Altar frontal of red silk grosgrain embroidered in multicolored silks, gold and silver thread and sequins. Central motif of the dove with an allover design of flowers, fruit, and grain. Edged with gold lace and lined with red taffeta., France or Italy, 1700–1750, embroidery & stitching, Altar frontal

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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