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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of long narrow piece of fabric with repeating pattern. The fabric is divided into two vertical sections side by side. Each section contains six identical images in three rows of two. Top and bottom rows feature symmetrical designs resembling a leaf or a flower. Middle row features potted plants with leaves and flowers. Second and third rows feature oval shaped images with a puzzle border. The ovals contain a woman in traditional dress in various poses. The woman appears to be in a garden or outdoor setting with plants and trees. The image is printed in black on a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
288 × 625 px
Museum record:
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