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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of two long, narrow pieces of fabric. The fabric is divided vertically into two equal parts. The fabric features a repeating pattern of people in a garden or park-like setting, with trees, flowers, and birds. The scenes are arranged in four horizontal sections. The people are depicted engaging in various activities, such as sitting, standing, and interacting with each other. The fabric appears to be made of a textured material, possibly silk or another type of fabric. The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow visible around the edges of the fabric. The title is "Sleeve Band" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
210 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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