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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of sleeve band. Dark gray fabric with rectangular vertical panels on left and right. Vertical panels are framed with intricate curvy line designs. In each panel, on top half, a bird-like creature faces left with outstretched wing; on bottom half, creature faces right. Rectangular vertical panels separated by a wide dark gray band. Fabric exhibits creases.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
443 × 625 px
Museum record:
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