16th Century Embroidery Ecclesiatic Amice Saint antique trim (51cm x 51cm narrowing to

(51cm x 51cm narrowing to 30cm)

Later antique linen backing

antique time worn condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use

There are currently 4 available each sold separately

16th Century Embroidery Ecclesiatic Amice Saint antique trim (51cm x 51cm narrowing toA rare Ecclesiastic Textile Dating from late 16th century most likely Spanish An amice from a set of vestments that would have correspnded in technique, fabric and design. Most complete vestment sets have two amices, which were meant to be worn around the neck by the deacons, with their matching dalmatics. The amice is of magenta red cut silk velvet with silks , gold and silver metal needlework in a pattern of meandering floral sprays. A central