British, mid to late 17th century, Aeneas bearing Anchises from burning Troy, worked in silk and metallic thread with some raised work, on cream silk ground, 9-3/8 x 11-5/8 in. (including metallic ribbon border); framed, 12 x 14-1/4 in.ÿNote: Typed label verso indicating that the needlework was formerly on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. - Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Richmond Collection, June 23, 1987, lot 128; Jonathan Horne, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey ribbon border possibly later, fading, silk ground with splits and losses near left border to reveal linen backing, adhered to board