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              Antique Italian Textile. Silk Brocade with Silver & Gold Threade 
                1400 -1500 A.D 
              
              Size 26" x 24"
                Size 66 x 61cm 
 Below are Detail Images
This is an "abbreviated" icon of the Second  Coming of Christ, depicting Him as the Righteous Judge surrounded by the  Theotokos, St. John the Baptist, the apostles and angels, and various  saints.  In the corners one sees Abraham and Isaac, the Wise Thief,  and the Institution of the Eucharist at the Mystical Supper.
Below you can see Similer piece at Yale  University Art Gallery and last Images are in Vatican collection
 
              Italian Textile 
History
              