Sense of Taste Tapestry
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Lady & The Unicorn - Le Gout (Sense of Taste) An Intricate Jacquard woven tapestry. Embellished with a Medieval style acanthus leaf border & loops. The original hangings are the most celebrated set that have survived from the medieval period. They consist of six, now in the Cluny Museum Paris. Depicting the five human senses & the sixth called "To my only desire". Designed in Paris & woven in Brussels around 1470
by Willem de Pannemaker for Jean Le Viste (arms shown on the standards), whose family originated from Lyon & served Charles VIII. "The Taste" Here the elegant Lady's gesture choosing a delicacy from a candy box can be seen. In the loosely strewn flowers all kinds of animals disport themselves. Even the smallest details are reproduced with great care. Note also the monkey savouring a morsel.
Tapestry composition 80% cotton 20% viscose woven on a Jacquard loom by Master weavers.
THIS ITEM IS DROP SHIPPED DIRECTLY FROM OUR SUPPLIER AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR CLICK AND COLLECT.
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Product details
- Measures: W60cm X L65cm.
- SKU: 20058699
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Standard delivery:
UK: a flat rate of £4.95. FREE for orders over £50.
Europe: from £9.95. FREE for orders over £100*
USA/Canada: from £14.95. FREE for orders over £100*
Rest of the World: from £14.95. FREE for orders over £100*
*Offer excludes all products labelled as 'online exclusive' as these products are sent directly from our supplier.
We also offer a FREE next day ‘click and collect’ service.
A faster, tracked delivery service is available, please see here for full delivery information including any delivery exclusions that apply.
Returns: we would like you to be delighted with your purchase, and will refund any items returned within 28 days. Please see here for our full returns policy.
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Description
Lady & The Unicorn - Le Gout (Sense of Taste) An Intricate Jacquard woven tapestry. Embellished with a Medieval style acanthus leaf border & loops. The original hangings are the most celebrated set that have survived from the medieval period. They consist of six, now in the Cluny Museum Paris. Depicting the five human senses & the sixth called "To my only desire". Designed in Paris & woven in Brussels around 1470
by Willem de Pannemaker for Jean Le Viste (arms shown on the standards), whose family originated from Lyon & served Charles VIII. "The Taste" Here the elegant Lady's gesture choosing a delicacy from a candy box can be seen. In the loosely strewn flowers all kinds of animals disport themselves. Even the smallest details are reproduced with great care. Note also the monkey savouring a morsel.
Tapestry composition 80% cotton 20% viscose woven on a Jacquard loom by Master weavers.
THIS ITEM IS DROP SHIPPED DIRECTLY FROM OUR SUPPLIER AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR CLICK AND COLLECT.
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Details
Product details
- Measures: W60cm X L65cm.
- SKU: 20058699
-
Delivery & returns
Standard delivery:
UK: a flat rate of £4.95. FREE for orders over £50.
Europe: from £9.95. FREE for orders over £100*
USA/Canada: from £14.95. FREE for orders over £100*
Rest of the World: from £14.95. FREE for orders over £100*
*Offer excludes all products labelled as 'online exclusive' as these products are sent directly from our supplier.
We also offer a FREE next day ‘click and collect’ service.
A faster, tracked delivery service is available, please see here for full delivery information including any delivery exclusions that apply.
Returns: we would like you to be delighted with your purchase, and will refund any items returned within 28 days. Please see here for our full returns policy.
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