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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two long, rectangular pieces of fabric with intricate designs. The fabric pieces are placed side by side, with a thin white line down the middle. Each piece has multiple rectangular sections with various illustrations. The illustrations depict people, buildings, and plants. A ruler is placed along the bottom of the image, with numbers visible. A small rectangle with text reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM" at the bottom right. The background is wrinkled and light-colored. The artwork is by Sleeve Band.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
277 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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