South American velvet, silk, silver and gold embroidered panel.

ca. 1600

Approximate Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in.

A Museum Quality, Southern American, 16th-17th century red velvet and satin panel with raised embroidery, in gilt-silver thread, depicting Saint Stephen, the venerated first martyr of Christianity.

Probably once forming part of an orphrey band from a chasuble. In a later early 20th century wood frame.

Deaccessioned from a Museum Collection.
Proof of provenance available upon request.

Professionally framed, preserving and incorporating the original museum frame and also adding modern, museum-quality UV protected, non-reflective glass.

Superb condition for its age.