Valance
This table valance's main pattern, the frontal view of a four-clawed dragon (mang) with clouds, waves, and mountains, is paired with an upper panel that features a book and some vessels, one of them a ceramic with a crackled glaze. They appear with two angled musical stones that flank a lantern, symbolizing the imminence of a happy event.
Artwork Details
- Title: Valance
- Period: Ming (1368–1644) or Qing (1644–1911) dynasty
- Date: 17th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Tapestry-woven (kesi) silk and metallic thread
- Dimensions: Overall: 37 1/2 x 36 1/4 in. (95.3 x 92.1 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Emery, 1968
- Object Number: 68.191
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Attributed to Leng Mei (Chinese, active 1677–1742)
early 18th century
Wang Hui (Chinese, 1632–1717) and assistants
datable to 1698
first half 18th century
Unidentified artist , Chinese, 18th century
18th century
18th century
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