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Life of Abraham 17th Century.

17th century silk and metallic thread embroidery with raised work details depicting scenes from the Life of Abraham. These include The expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael and the sacrifice of Isaac.
The silk ground fabric with a myriad of insects, flowers, birds and animals scattered with spangles.