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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two long, narrow panels. Panels are side by side and divided in center with a thin line. Panels feature a series of connected scenes. Scenes depict people, buildings, trees, and water. Buildings appear Asian-style with tiled roofs and pagodas. People are shown on boats and on land. Trees vary in shape and size. Water features waves and appears to represent a river or lake. Scenes are intricate and detailed with many lines. Background of panels is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
239 × 625 px
Museum record:
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