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AN ENGLISH EMBROIDERED CUSHION OF IVORY SATIN
Circa 1610-20
worked in coloured silks, purl and metal threads, with mica details, the ground scattered with sequins, with scenes from the lives of Esther and Ahasuerus, framed with stylised floral sprigs, trimmed with metal lace and a tassel in each corner, backed with later blue silk, in glass case, repairs to ground
11 in. x 8 in. (29.25 cm x 21.5 cm.)
Circa 1610-20
worked in coloured silks, purl and metal threads, with mica details, the ground scattered with sequins, with scenes from the lives of Esther and Ahasuerus, framed with stylised floral sprigs, trimmed with metal lace and a tassel in each corner, backed with later blue silk, in glass case, repairs to ground
11 in. x 8 in. (29.25 cm x 21.5 cm.)