It is most likely to be made of thick metal threads threaded into a mat or square.
													
																	What is a tripod and gauze mat used for. 
									
	
		
	
																	The gauze mat is what is placed ontop of a tripod to hold said beaker container. 
																	Used in the pharmacy of a psychiatric hospital in victoria 1880 1950. 
																	A laboratory tripod is a three legged platform used to support flasks and beakers. 
																	Tripods are generally tall enough for a bunsen burner to be placed underneath. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The gauze is used with a bunsen burner tripod and is placed over the gas flame. 
																	A piece of laboratory apparatus consisting of a flat piece of wire gauze placed on a tripod to give a beaker or flask additional support or to distribute heat more evenly. 
																	Item sh 850152 wire gauze mat bunsen burner circa 1910 summary. 
																	Noun plural gauze mats 1. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	In science a tripod is a piece of equipment used to hold a beaker or container. 
																	Circa 1848 1950. 
																	Gauze mat plural gauze mats a piece of laboratory apparatus consisting of a flat piece of wire gauze placed on a tripod to give a beaker or flask additional support or to distribute heat more evenly. 
																	A gauze mat is used below bunsen burners as it protects the tripod or surface which the bunsen burner might be on.