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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow, rectangular piece of fabric with a patterned design. The fabric is divided into two identical sections side by side. Each section has a wide border on either side with a repeating pattern of small triangles. Inside the borders, there are repeating patterns of various shapes. The shapes include rectangles, circles and ovals. Inside the shapes are various designs including birds, people, plants, and buildings. The fabric appears to be made of a light-colored material, possibly silk or cotton. The image is in black and white. The fabric appears to be a sleeve band by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
325 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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