{"product_id":"19th-century-french-ecclesiastical-banner-eucharistic-sunburst-sol-de-mayo","title":"19th Century French Ecclesiastical Banner - Eucharistic Sunburst \/ Sol de Mayo","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnificent antique French or Spanish Eucharistic banner \/ tabernacle veil, 19th century, circa 1860-1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a liturgical textile used to cover the tabernacle or carried in procession for Corpus Christi. Made on a rich red wool felt \/ velvet ground heavily embroidered with gold metallic thread, bullion and couching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral large appliqued medallion featuring a radiant sunburst - the Eucharistic Sun - with 32 rays in raised goldwork. Below, elaborate floral embroidery with roses, wheat ears (symbol of the Eucharist) and foliage. Above, foliate scrollwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with original antique gold metallic fringe on all sides, large decorative bullion tassels, and gold damask ribbon border. Backed in red wool with suspension cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissa Levinson Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68011059446066,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/4321\/6690\/files\/IMG_0641.heic?v=1792617136","url":"https:\/\/melissalevinson.com\/products\/19th-century-french-ecclesiastical-banner-eucharistic-sunburst-sol-de-mayo","provider":"Melissa Levinson Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}