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Valance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Valance" by an unknown artist depicts a piece of fabric or textile with a predominantly blue, red, and gold color scheme. The top section features a rust-colored band with a patterned design. Below this, a section with a repeating diamond pattern in shades of blue, red, and gold is visible, featuring three circular blue designs. The lower section showcases a more intricate design with hexagons and floral patterns in blue, red, and gold, including a large gold dragon-like figure. The overall design is ornate and symmetrical. The image is rectangular.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 388 px
Museum record:
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