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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, narrow piece of fabric with four identical sections printed on it. The fabric is divided vertically down the middle. The top and bottom of the fabric have a plain section. The four sections feature a design with a person sitting on what appears to be a lotus flower or a similar large bloom. The person in each section has a hairstyle with bangs and appears to be wearing a robe. The designs are rendered in black on a white or light-colored background. The background of the image around the fabric is plain white. The title is "Sleeve Band" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

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