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Valance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a decorative valance by artist not specified. The valance features a two-layered design. The top layer is a light-colored fabric with vertical rectangular panels, each featuring a different floral or abstract design. The bottom layer consists of dark-colored teardrop-shaped tassels arranged in a scalloped pattern. Each tassel has a circular design at its top, comprising concentric circles with a central horizontal line. The valance is displayed against a light-colored background. A small white line is present in the bottom-left corner. Text is in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, peacock feather filaments, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 280 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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