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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sleeve band. The top section features a light-colored background with two identical dark designs. Each design consists of a rounded floral arrangement with curved stems and hanging flowers or leaves. The designs are separated by a seam down the middle. The bottom section has a darker patterned background with a repeating design. The pattern includes vertical lines with circular shapes and rectangular shapes with various images. The rectangular shapes feature a vase, a bottle, and other objects. The image is set against a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
237 × 625 px
Museum record:
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