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Section of a Valance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. Two sections. Top section has 10 rectangles with a curvy line and two floral designs at top. Bottom section has 10 peacock feathers with round white and black centers.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread, and peacock feather embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
598 × 337 px
Museum record:
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