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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular object titled "Sleeve Band" by unknown artist. Object is long and rectangular, divided into eight panels horizontally and vertically. Panels depict four identical scenes. Each scene shows a figure sitting on lotus flower with hands in lap. Lotus flowers have large leaves and are surrounded by water and several smaller flowers. Background of scenes has wavy lines representing clouds or water. Top and bottom of object have folds and appear to be made of fabric or paper.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
219 × 625 px
Museum record:
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