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Table Valance with Theme of the "Hundred Antiques"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular table valance with a repeating pattern, divided into two horizontal sections by a thin orange line. The background is a muted green with a gray lattice pattern. The top section features 8 small objects including a teapot, a vase, and other household items, arranged in a repeating pattern. The bottom section features 7 larger objects including a reindeer statue, a vase with flowers, and other household items, arranged in a repeating pattern. The valance has a black border at the top and an orange border around the edges. The artwork is by an unknown artist and is titled "Table Valance with Theme of the Hundred Antiques".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk embroidery on simple gauze silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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