Greece, Cyprus

Valence (For a Bed)

18th century
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in Montenegrin cross stitches
208.2 × 17 cm (82 × 6.7 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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