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Valance with Dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue velvet fabric with a wide blue border at the top. Two gold dragons on either side facing each other, with a green and blue mountain landscape between them. The main body of the fabric features a large gold dragon in a circle, surrounded by a thin gold line. The dragon faces right, with its body curved and tail extending downward. The dragon has five claws and a flame-like pattern on its head. The circle is positioned on a dark blue background with a gold border around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 518 px
Museum record:
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