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France, 17th century ciborium pavilion
Rich silk thread embr…
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214
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France, 17th century ciborium pavilion
Rich silk thread embr…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
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Description
France, 17th century
ciborium pavilion
Rich silk thread embroidery, gold and silver metallic embroidery, gold canetilles and blades, silver lace, with a decoration of multicoloured flowers, closed crown and the tetragrammaton in the name of Yahweh.
Four ogival-shaped panels joined in a Greek cross with Christ the Good Shepherd in front of a hilly landscape, Mary Magdalene (?) with the Holy Spirit in front of the sea and two red fleur-de-lys crosses in a pearl seed surround.
Precious 17th century convent work.
Height: 25 cm.
Generally in good condition, with minor chips and accidents.
Provenance: private collection, Lochois.
Ciborium veil embroidered in gold, silver and silk threads, made in a French convent in the 17th century.
Bibliography: Josiane Cougard-Fruman and Daniel H. Fruman, "Le trésor brodé de la cathédrale du Puy-en-Velay", Albin Michel, Paris, 2010, a similar-shaped pavilion is reproduced on p. 203.
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