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By the time the Unicorn Tapestries were woven, unicorns appeared with some frequency on coats of arms, including the one seen here, from the home of the head of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem for the Auvergne region.
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Title: Unicorn Doorway
Date: early 16th century
Geography: Made in Auvergne, France
Culture: French
Medium: Volcanic stone
Dimensions: Overall: 126 x 65 in. (320 x 165.1 cm)
Classification: Installations
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1948
Accession Number: 48.28
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