The Skog tapestry is a medieval textile work of art discovered in Skog Church in Sweden in 1912. Its subject matter remains a topic of scholarly discussion, and it is presently housed in the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm.
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Year CreatedRadiocarbon dated to between 1240 and 1410, most probably the late 13th century; 1290 used as a circa estimate. MediumLinen and wool tapestry woven in soumak technique 1 LocationSwedish History Museum, Stockholm, Sweden 1 Medium
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Medieval Swedish woven wall hanging.
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The Skog tapestry (Swedish: Skogbonaden or Skogtapeten) is a medieval textile work of art which was discovered in Skog Church in Sweden in 1912.
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Wikimedia FoundationDating section
the tapestry was made sometime between 1240 and 1410, and most probably during the late 13th century
Materials section
The tapestry is made of a mixture of linen and wool and woven in soumak technique
Location section
The tapestry is presently housed in the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm
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The Skog tapestry (Swedish: Skogbonaden or Skogtapeten) is a medieval textile work of art which was discovered in Skog Church in Sweden in 1912.
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The Skog tapestry (Swedish: Skogbonaden or Skogtapeten) is a medieval textile work of art which was discovered in Skog Church in Sweden in 1912. Its subject matter remains a topic of discussion. The tapestry is presently housed in
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The Skog tapestry (Swedish: Skogbonaden or Skogtapeten) is a medieval textile work of art which was discovered in Skog Church in Sweden in 1912.
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