Høylandsteppet is a fragment
20.12.2025 19:39
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Høylandsteppet is a fragment
From around 1150-1250, but the textile is not Carbon dated, so researchwrs disagree about the dates. But parts of the textile resemblecthe Bayern tapestry - see the horse om the left
Høylandsteppet at the top,
SMØYG
Close up from the horse’s body: SMØYG
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