46.52_01
Title
Armorial Tapestry of Beaufort, Turenne and Comminges
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts)
Place
France, Paris (probably) (place of manufacture) or France, Artois, Arras (possibly) (place of manufacture)
Description
Fragment of a heraldic tapestry entitled 'Armorial tapestry of Beaufort, Turenne and Comminges'. Design on a dark blue ground with diamond shapes formed by pointed battlements topped by angels holding crowns, enclosing various beasts - deer, lions, elephants and unicorns, who bear the shields. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Measurements
overall: 2390 mm x 1400 mm 7000 g (approx. wt)
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