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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of textile, "Sleeve Band" by unknown artist. Long rectangular fabric with dark borders on left and right. Light-colored wide central panel flanked by two narrower dark panels decorated with white embroidery. The dark panels have curvilinear designs. The two lighter panels have patterns of small dense floral motifs. The fabric has a sheen suggesting it is made of satin or similar smooth fabric. The borders on left and right have a wrinkled appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk; metallic trim
Culture
China
Dimensions
413 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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