Antique Continental Ecclesiastical Embroidered Textile, 17th–18th Century MLA Lighting providing a rich tactile contrast

providing a rich tactile contrast and enhancing the pillow’s depth and refinement

The buffet stands on four cabriole legs

oxidized surface with darkened and spotted areas

rendered in richly gilded wood

The linen shows subtle texture and tonal variation consistent with hand-printed or artisan-printed textiles

Antique Continental Ecclesiastical Embroidered Textile, 17th–18th Century MLA Lighting providing a rich tactile contrastA richly detailed framed ecclesiastical textile panel, Continental European, late 17th to early 18th century. Originally part of a church vestment or altar frontal, the piece is worked in couched gilt and silver metallic threads with silk embroidery on a golden ground, surrounded by a deep crimson silk border. The central field displays a large chalice shaped urn issuing scrolling acanthus leaves and stylized floral motifs, with heraldic emblems and