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Trimming Bands

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with white designs; two strips side by side. The strips are long and narrow. The white designs run vertically. There are two types of white designs. One type is a Greek key pattern, a border on both sides. The second type features a curving vine-like design with leaves on both strips. The designs are intricate and ornate. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
277 × 625 px
Museum record:
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