Section of a Valance
The iridescence of this valance's peacock feather pattern was achieved with actual peacock feathers. The feathers were wrapped around a silk core and the resulting threads couched into place.
Artwork Details
- Title: Section of a Valance
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Silk, metallic thread, and peacock feather embroidery on silk satin
- Dimensions: Overall: 10 x 50 in. (25.4 x 127 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929
- Object Number: 30.75.42
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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18th century
18th century
17th century
Attributed to Leng Mei (Chinese, active 1677–1742)
1793
first half 18th century
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