46.50_01
Type
tapestry fragment
Title
Armorial Tapestry of Beaufort, Turenne and Comminges
Date
circa 1350-1395
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts), 5-6 warp threads per cm, 3 ply S
Place
France, Paris (probably) (place of manufacture) or France, Artois, Arras (possibly) (place of manufacture)
Description
Fragment of a heraldic tapestry depicting the arms of Beaufort, Turenne and Comminges. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
TEXTILES
Measurements
overall: 2245 mm x 2240 mm 7000 g (approx. wt)