A needlework casket embroidered in coloured silks and metal threads in tent stitch, the top with a stag chase with hounds, surrounded by stylised foliage, oak leaves and acorns amongst which perch birds, the sides with fruit and flowers--8.3/8 x 3 x 6in. (21 x 9 x 16cm.), first half of 17th century
Details
A needlework casket embroidered in coloured silks and metal threads in tent stitch, the top with a stag chase with hounds, surrounded by stylised foliage, oak leaves and acorns amongst which perch birds, the sides with fruit and flowers--8.3/8 x 3 x 6in. (21 x 9 x 16cm.), first half of 17th century
Lot Essay
Formerly lot 185 in Christie's Sale "An Important Collection of Needlework", 23 June 1987.