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Design is from a set of six tapestries depicting the five senses, the sixth commonly considered to be a declaration of love or desire, although the meaning is still unclear. Similar names have been given to this design such as "A Mon Seul Desir" (To my only or sole desire). The original design was commissioned by Jean Leviste and woven by Willem de Pannemaker in the early 16th century. The six tapestries were rediscovered in a basement in 1841 and at first the origin was unknown. The original, along with the other Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries, are now housed in the Cluny Museum, Paris.