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Valance for Table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with white embroidered designs, featuring two dragons on either side of a central emblem, surrounded by floral patterns and curved lines. The fabric has a horizontal strip of lighter-colored fabric with gathered sections at the top. The artwork is titled "Valance for Table" by an unspecified artist. The overall design is symmetrical. The fabric appears to be rectangular in shape. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 317 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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