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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two long, narrow vertical panels with intricate black designs on a light gray background. The panels are side by side with a thin white space between them. Each panel contains multiple scenes with people in traditional clothing and various plants, trees, and animals. People are depicted engaging in activities like playing a game, holding a long object, and interacting with each other. There are also depictions of flowers, leaves, and birds throughout the panels. The scenes are densely packed and detailed, with many visual elements. The title is "Sleeve Band" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
264 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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