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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two long, narrow panels side by side, each featuring a series of four scenes. Scenes depict people in traditional Asian clothing and buildings near water. Trees and foliage throughout the scenes. Buildings include a pagoda, a boat, and a gazebo. People shown engaging in activities such as rowing and standing on a bridge. Panels have a light-colored background with black designs. The artwork titled "Sleeve Band" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

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