17th Century Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist Ebony Rococo design

Rococo design

Delicate carved motifs

while the individually symbolic motifs echo ancient mythology and aristocratic values

or sophisticated contemporary settings

connect seamlessly to boldly proportioned square legs

17th Century Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist Ebony Rococo designA 17th century silk embroidery with the central subject of the decollation of Saint John the Baptist presented on a large plate to the daughter of Herodias. The reserve with the sun & the moon, extravagant birds, and a seated lion and leopard guarding fortified towns. Flowers and insects throughout. In a period Tortoiseshell frame. Silk backing restored England, circa 1660 Height (Un Framed): 43 cms (17 ins) Width (Un Framed): 51. 5 cms (20. 3 ins)