Medieval Blep Cat Cotton Tea Towel – Crowned Cat Illustration, Marginalia

A ROYAL CAT WITH A VERY UNROYAL EXPRESSION!
Who says medieval art has to be serious?
Meet our magnificently crowned medieval cat, complete with an elaborate golden crown, wide-eyed expression and a cheeky little tongue sticking out.
This wonderfully eccentric feline features an original illustration from the Scheibler’sches Wappenbuch (Scheibler Armorial), a German manuscript dating back to around 1450.
More than five centuries later, this medieval cat is still making people smile!
We've given this splendidly peculiar creature a new home, surrounded by an ornate medieval manuscript-style border featuring golden oak leaves, acorns and rich burgundy flourishes against an aged parchment background.
The result is a charmingly unusual cotton tea towel that combines medieval history, quirky cat humour and practical kitchen style.
A LITTLE PIECE OF MEDIEVAL HISTORY
The Scheibler Armorial is a beautifully illustrated collection of heraldic coats of arms, begun in 15th-century Germany.
Medieval artists certainly had a sense of humour, and this extraordinary crowned cat, now affectionately known as a "blep cat", is a delightful example of the wonderfully strange creatures found in historical artwork.
Our design brings this centuries-old character into the modern kitchen while celebrating its original medieval charm.
PRODUCT DETAILS

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100% cotton tea towel

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Made in the UK

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Dimensions: 48 × 70 cm (approximately 19 × 27.5 inches)

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Features a medieval crowned cat illustration

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Decorative burgundy and gold illuminated manuscript-style border

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Warm antique parchment background

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Wash at 30°C.
Do not tumble dry.
A GIFT WITH CHARACTER
A lovely choice for cat lovers, medieval history enthusiasts, gothic home décor fans and anyone who enjoys something a little different.
Whether displayed in a cottage kitchen, given as a housewarming present or bought simply because you love this ridiculous little cat, it's a practical kitchen accessory with a fascinating story behind it.
A little medieval mischief for the modern home!
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