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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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