Early 17thc Italian Allegorical Lace with Lions, Stag and Figures

SOLD

 
Impressive very early Italian or possibly Milanese? hand lace length, possible allegorical imagery, with several figures perhaps hunting, planting, with a stag and two majestic lions. Beautiful swirling design elements on all hand ground. With old collection tag, saying “17thc. Old Italian pillow lace”. A few small breaks. Rare little masterpiece worthy of collection.

length – approx. 66″
width – 5.5″