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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of three long, narrow vertical strips of fabric with intricate designs. The left and right strips are identical and the middle strip is similar. The left and right strips have light-colored backgrounds with a dark border on either side and a thin light-colored border on the outside. The left and right strips have a repeating pattern of designs with a floral or leafy motif. The middle strip has a dark background with a white border on either side. The image is labeled "Sleeve Band" by an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
397 × 625 px
Museum record:
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