46.94_01
Title
Exploration of the Indies: The Camel Caravan
Maker of the object
Poissonier, Arnould (possibly) (workshop of)
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), 4-5 warp threads per cm, 2 ply S Z
Place
Southern Netherlands, Spanish Netherlands, Hainaut, Tournai (probably) (place of manufacture)
Description
The Camel Caravan, from the 'Conquest of India' series of tapestries. A colourful procession of exotic animals and outlandish figures, the camels having almost giraffe-like necks. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Measurements
overall: 3600 mm x 6520 mm 30000 g (approx wt)
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