Fig. 10.—Fragment of coarse linen material with a large diamond panel of tapestry weaving in coloured threads—Peruvian-made, before the conquest of Peru by Pizarro. About 3 ft. by 2 ft. 6 in.

Fig. 11.—Portion of wall-hanging from the church of St Gereon, Cologne. North French or German manufacture of the 11th or 12th century. About 2 ft. by 2 ft. 6 in.

Fig. 12.—An antependium, or altar hanging of tapestry woven in coloured wools, with the Adoration of the Magi, probably from a design by Wohlgemuth (1434–1519). The tapestry is reputed to have been executed in a convent at Bamberg; below the folds of the Virgin's cloak, to the right, the “tapissière” has woven a figure of herself at work. German, 15th century. This interesting piece is in the museum at Munich. About 5 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft.