Valance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a fabric piece titled "Valance" by an unknown artist. The fabric piece is divided into two sections: the top section is rectangular with a solid dark top border; the lower section is also rectangular but with scalloped sides and bottom. The top section features intricate embroidery of clouds and a central design. The lower section showcases embroidered dragons amidst clouds and waves, framed by a Greek key border on all sides. The bottom of the fabric has a stylized wave design. The image is set against a white background.