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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two long, narrow vertical panels side by side. Panels are light gray with darker shading in designs. Designs on panels include leaves, flowers, birds, butterflies, a vase, a basket, and other objects. Objects are intricately drawn in varying sizes. Panels have a thick gray border on left and right sides. Background behind panels is white. Bottom center has small numbers and letters. Title: Sleeve Band Artist: Unknown

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
290 × 625 px
Museum record:
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