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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of two long, narrow pieces of fabric with identical designs. The fabric is light gray with darker horizontal lines. Each piece of fabric features a vertical design with various plants including flowers, leaves, and stems. The designs on both pieces of fabric are identical and symmetrical. The two pieces of fabric are side by side with a white area between them. The title of the artwork is "Sleeve Band" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
302 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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