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Table Valance with Winter Garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular textile piece titled "Table Valance with Winter Garden" by an unknown artist. The top section is a light blue-green color and appears to be folded over, with two small holes on either side. Below the folded section is a horizontal band with an orange background and a repeating pattern of blue and gold designs, including birds, flowers, and abstract shapes. The main section of the textile has a dark blue background with a gold design featuring a tree with branches and flowers on the right side and a rocky outcropping on the left. A gold bird perches on one of the branches. The main section is framed by a gold border with a repeating floral pattern. The textile is set against a black background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metal thread, and feather tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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