{"product_id":"antique-ecclesiastical-silk-brocade-altar-runner-with-monstrance-angels-amp-ihs-christogram","title":"Antique Ecclesiastical Silk Brocade Altar Runner with Monstrance, Angels and IHS Christogram","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLong-format ecclesiastical textile executed in silk satin ground, richly brocaded with silver-toned metal thread. The design is centered on a radiant monstrance motif surmounted by a cross, flanked by kneeling angels in adoration, and framed by scrolling foliate ornament. A secondary central medallion incorporates the IHS Christogram, encircled by rays and winged cherubs, a symbolic reference to the Holy Eucharist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ground silk exhibits a warm amber-to-rose tonality with natural abrash and oxidation from age. Metallic threads (likely silver or silver-gilt wrapped silk) are woven and couched into the fabric, forming both pictorial and repeating floral motifs. Narrow decorative borders run the length of the piece, and the lower edge retains its original metallic fringe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse shows a plain silk lining in a soft rose tone, consistent with ecclesiastical construction. The textile’s scale, iconography, and materials strongly indicate use as an altar runner or frontal element, intended to dress the altar during high feast days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129204060415,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/80eac046-d85b-4268-9e31-cca33a0784bd.png?v=1769956828","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/antique-ecclesiastical-silk-brocade-altar-runner-with-monstrance-angels-amp-ihs-christogram","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}