Lovely silver gilt filé goldwork worked in different patterns to produce an unusual piece. Imagine a larger length of this! Great example. See similar cherub in Woven Textiles without the embroidery.
A male cupid woven in gold filé with outstretched wings on a bright yellow silk woven with blue linen leaf ground.
6 x 7 in; 16 x 18 cm.
You should be able to see from the photos that the yellow ground is worn and has markings.
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