Textile Antiques has dated this 17th Century Tapestry Cushion to the 17th Century.
Northern Netherlands, possibly Delft or Gouda, circa 1630-1650.
‘…and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.’
The central cartouche within a border of tulips, roses, forget-me-nots and butterflies, on a blue-black ground.
Textile Antiques has dated this 17th Century Tapestry Cushion to the 17th Century.
Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.
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