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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sleeve band. Two long, vertical strips of fabric with identical designs. The designs feature birds, flowers, plants, and trees. The top section of each strip shows flowering trees with birds perched on branches. The middle section depicts a large tree, with a bird standing beside it. The bottom section shows a bird standing in front of plants and water. The background of the image is a light gray color, with visible creases and folds in the fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
363 × 625 px
Museum record:
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