18th Century Chinese silk embroidered ecclesiastical Chasuble, cushions with a cherub Antique silk brocade to reverse

Antique silk brocade to reverse

The Burgundy silk velvet voided to reveal a gold silk ground Finished with matching silk braids and tassel trim

Antique time worn condition with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use

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18th Century Chinese silk embroidered ecclesiastical Chasuble, cushions with a cherub Antique silk brocade to reverseA CHASUBLE OF IVORY SATIN Second quarter 18th Century The Couture Point de Chainette silk satin ground, hand embroidered for the European market in China circa 1750 The Chinese needlework in coloured silks with scrolling stylised roses, carnations and other flowers ,The orphrey panels of ivory French Lyon silk brocaded in coloured silks and silver metal threads with large scale stylised flowers, trees and feathery foliage Complete with matching stole